Cover Letter Templates

Whatever position you wish to apply for, you will need to write a cover letter to accompany your resume. To save you time, Book-CV offers multiple customizable letter templates.

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Cover Letter Templates Adapted to Your Needs

Book-CV makes writing your cover letter easier with its many customizable templates. Adapt your letter according to your industry sector or profession.

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1. Select the template that best suits you from our numerous cover letter examples.

Book-CV offers you a wide choice of online cover letter templates, easily customizable according to the targeted industry sector and profession.

2. Write your cover letter in just a few clicks.

Writing your cover letter will only take a few minutes thanks to our online creation platform.

3. Download your new cover letter in different formats.

Once finalized, download your letter in one click in Word or PDF format.

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The Specifics of Cover Letters

Writing a cover letter can vary depending on the position you're applying for or the industry sector of the targeted company.

Even if the structure is similar, you won't motivate your choice the same way if you work in IT versus communication or tourism.

In creative or entertainment sectors, you can take liberties with the form and content of your cover letter; unlike "traditional" sectors that expect serious and formal letters.

In any case, to demonstrate your mastery of the field you're applying to:

Research the company before writing to better understand expectations and needs.
Use vocabulary specific to the targeted job and/or industry sector.
Highlight your skills through concrete examples of situations encountered in the targeted profession.
Mention professional qualities you've developed during your experiences.

Different Categories of Cover Letters

A cover letter can be written in various ways. Here are the different forms of cover letters you can use depending on your objectives, sector, and profession:

A classic or formal cover letter: this is a "one-size-fits-all" letter that can adapt to most cases (internship, permanent contract, fixed-term contract, temporary work, spontaneous application) and sectors. It follows a strict and professional structure with a subject line, opening hook, body text using the "you, me, us" method, conclusion, and complimentary close.
An original cover letter: an original cover letter can be interesting to differentiate yourself if competition is fierce. It helps pique the recruiter's curiosity and is mainly used for creative position applications. It can be original in content (using humor, self-deprecation) or form. However, it retains the key elements of a cover letter (career summary, company knowledge, proof of skills through writing style).
A storytelling cover letter: this is a writing technique that can be used for your cover letter. It allows you to tell your journey in narrative form. It consists of an introduction, plot (an encountered problem, obstacle, conflict), resolution (how you managed to overcome the problem, solutions used, what you learned) and conclusion.

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What Should a Cover Letter Contain?

The cover letter should not repeat elements present in your resume. It should highlight your experiences, motivations, and personality. Its goal is to convince the recruiter that you are the ideal person they are looking for. To write a convincing cover letter, follow this classic structure:

Header & Subject Line

Include your information (name, email and postal address), recipient's details, date and location of sending. Don't forget to mention the subject line that contextualizes the position you're targeting. It should be limited to a few words, example: "Application for Accountant Position".

Salutation

Begin your letter with "Dear Sir/Madam" or one or the other when you know who your contact is. You can also personalize it with the last name when you know it.

Opening Hook

It helps capture the recruiter's attention to encourage continued reading. It's a brief summary of your approach that needs to be impactful. Example: "Your advertisement for an accountant position caught my full attention, and I am therefore submitting my application."

Body Text in Three Parts

The first "you" part is dedicated to the company and should show your interest. The second "me" part consists of promoting yourself as the ideal candidate. Highlight concrete examples without paraphrasing your resume. The third "us" part helps the recruiter envision a future collaboration.

Conclusion, Interview Request & Complimentary Close

Before ending your letter, encourage the recruiter to meet you for an interview. Finally, end with a complimentary close such as "Yours sincerely" or "Best regards."

Frequently Asked Questions About Cover Letter Templates

Are you job hunting and have questions about writing your cover letter? All the answers are here:

How to download one of our cover letter templates?

It's very simple, once your letter is finalized, just click on "Download". You'll have a choice between three formats: PDF, TXT, or Word.

How to modify our cover letter templates?

After choosing your template, you'll arrive at the application that allows you to modify the text and layout of the letter. Simply fill in the different sections by adding your personal touch.

Why personalize the cover letter?

The cover letter should be a lever to stand out from other candidates. It must succeed in arousing curiosity in the recruiter. Focus on personalization to stand out and convince the recruiter to hire you!

Which category of cover letter to choose? (classic, formal, storytelling, or original)

For classic professions (in finance, law, logistics, security, teaching...), it's generally advised to opt for a classic or formal letter form. For marketing and communication jobs, arts and culture, animation and sports, you have the opportunity to differentiate yourself with an original letter or by using storytelling.

What are the key elements to include in a cover letter?

The cover letter must start with a header, subject line, opening hook, then comes the body text divided into three parts: "you, me, us". It ends with an interview request and a complimentary close.