Free cover letters resources including free cover letter samples, free cover letter templates, and advice on how to write and format a cover letter.
Free Sample Cover Letters
Free cover letter samples and examples, cover letter formats, plus templates you can customize to create your own cover letters.
Free Cover Letter Templates
Microsoft cover letter templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users, or are available within your Word program, to use to create cover letters. Microsoft cover letter template options include general cover letters, job-specific and career-specific cover letter samples.
Cover Letter Writing Guide
Writing cover letters for resumes, including what to include in your cover letter, how to write a cover letter, cover letter format, targeted cover letters, and cover letter samples and examples.
About.com Job Search Forum
Free resume writing advice is available in our Job Search Forum. Our experts can answer your resume questions and provide tips and suggestions on resume writing.
Choosing a Type of Cover Letters
Information on the different types of cover letters with samples of each type of letter.
Cover Letter Format
Your cover letters should follow the basic format of a typical business letter and should address three general issues including why you are writing, what you have to offer and how you will follow up.
Cover Letter Writing Tips
Perfection matters when writing cover letters. Every cover letter you write should be customized for the job you are applying for, clear and concise, grammatically correct, and error-free.
