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Classic template

Classic cover letter template.

The plain business letter, set properly.

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Alex Morgan

New York, NY 10001·(212) 555-0148·alex.morgan@email.com

July 7, 2026

Recipient First Name Last NameCompany NameCity, State/Province, ZipPhoneEmail
RE: [Job Title], [Ref#], [Date]
Dear [Ms. or Mr. Last Name],
I am contacting you to express my interest in the [Target Job Title] opportunity with [Target Company]. After reviewing the position requirements, I believe that my qualifications and educational pursuits are a great fit with the kind of candidate your company is looking for.
The value I will bring to your organization includes a strong skill set which I have developed through my academic experiences. I am well-versed in [Skill 1] and [Skill 2] while having proficiency in [Skill 3]. I have contributed significantly to team projects, collaborative efforts, and achievements through my [Soft Skill 1] and [Soft Skill 2] abilities.
As my enclosed resume indicates, I offer the [Soft Skill 3] skills and knowledge that you require in a new [Target Job Title], along with an eagerness to learn. I am excited to move ahead with an interview to discuss the possibility of joining [Target Company]'s team. Please feel free to contact me for additional details of background or to schedule a time we can meet. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,

Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

About the Classic cover letter template

Classic keeps to the conventions a hiring manager reads without noticing: sender block, date, recipient, salutation, body. Nothing on the page competes with the sentences.

How it is built

  • The name sits above a single inline contact line, and a hairline rule closes the block off from the letter body.
  • There is no colour anywhere except the accent you choose, which the layout uses sparingly.
  • Everything is left-aligned on one measure, so the letter prints identically in every mail client and PDF viewer.
Career stage
Mid Level · Senior / Executive
Layout
Without Photo · One Column
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