Free Professional Cover Letter Templates [Word Download]

Professionalism is fundamental in the workplace, so if you’re seeking any form of employment you’ll need a cover letter that screams competence, talent, and dedication to the job to pair with your resume. Our professional cover letter templates are designed to impress the hiring manager and land you an interview, and the good news is they’re completely free.

Pick your favorite template, download it for free in Microsoft Word format, and put in your information. Then, you’re ready to send out your application (once you’ve paired it with the matching resume template, that is).

Table of Contents

Professional Cover Letter Template
Manager Cover Letter Template
Executive Cover Letter Template
Clean Cover Letter Template
Harvard Cover Letter Template
Stanford Cover Letter Template
Gold Standard Cover Letter Template
Classic Cover Letter Template

1. The ‘Professional’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Professional, and who should use it

As its name implies, this cover letter is the most professional template in our collection. Your name is accented by a subtle box, while your contact details are presented in a contrasting color to make them stand out.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .62"	Font = Calibri
Bottom = .24"	Name Size = 24pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 11pt
Left = .59"	Text Size = 11pt

Download the Professional Template Pack

2. The ‘Manager’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Manager, and who should use it

An organized and business-like cover letter, the Manager template is divided into three sections. The first contains your name and job title, the second your contact details, and the third your letter’s body text. It’s perfect for showcasing your organizational skills to the recruiter — necessary skills for managers.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .62"	Font = Arial
Bottom = .24"	Name Size = 18pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 11pt
Left = .59"	Text Size = 11.5pt

Download the Manager Template Pack

3. The ‘Executive’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Executive, and who should use it

The Executive cover letter template is just what you need to establish your own personal brand, with the unique font used for your name practically serving as your logo. As an aspiring executive, personal branding is everything — that’s why you should pick this cover letter template.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .68"	Font = Calibri
Bottom = .59"	Name Size = 20pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 10.5pt
Left = .59"	Text Size = 12pt

Download the Executive Template Pack

4. The ‘Clean’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Clean, and who should use it

Clean lines separate sections in this cover letter template, amplifying the effect of its ample white space and leading hiring managers’ eyes down to the main content. If you think that getting straight to the point is key on the job hunt, then this is your best template option.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .43"	Font = Calibri
Bottom = .59"	Name Size = 28pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 10pt
Left = .59"	Text Size = 12pt

Download the Clean Template Pack

5. The ‘Harvard’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Harvard, and who should use it

Hiring managers can’t resist the design of this cover letter template. That’s because the way an applicant’s name is set into the grid-like framework of its heading has been known to have a subtle psychological effect on anyone who reads it. This grid, suggestive of particularly durable architecture or a skilled team of masons, conveys a candidate’s strength of personality.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .68"	Font = Tahoma
Bottom = .24"	Name Size = 22pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 11pt
Left = .59"	Bullet Point Size = 12pt

Download the Harvard Template Pack

6. The ‘Stanford’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Stanford, and who should use it

The Stanford cover letter template’s unique feature is its upper-right section, which contains your contact details. It was designed to be roughly the same size as a conventional business card, to quickly communicate to hiring managers that you fit into their world. Since the Stanford resume template was designed with students in mind, this feature makes it most useful if you’re a student transitioning from school into the workforce.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .5"	Font = Calibri
Bottom = .59"	Name Size = 20pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 10.5pt
Left = .59"	Text Size = 11pt

Download the Stanford Template Pack

7. The ‘Gold Standard’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Gold Standard, and who should use it

Use the Gold Standard if you know you’re the best candidate for the job. This template can be used to convey your confidence, vigor, and dynamic personality to any hiring manager lucky enough to receive your application.

Margins:	Text Features
Top = .62"	Font = Calibri
Bottom = .24"	Name Size = 24pt
Right = .59"	Header Size = 11pt
Left = .59"	Text Size = 11pt

Download the Gold Standard Template Pack

8. The ‘Classic’ Cover Letter Template

Why it’s called the Classic, and who should use it

The Classic is our most successful cover letter template to date. It uses tried-and-tested aesthetic guidelines as well as soft coloring to highlight your key personal and contact details.