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Formal template

Formal cover letter template.

A narrow sender column beside the letter.

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Alex Morgan

AddressNew York, NY 10001
Phone(212) 555-0148
E-mailalex.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 Formal cover letter template

Formal runs your name across the full width, then splits the page: a narrow right-aligned column of sender details on the left, the letter itself on the right. It is the only uncoloured template with a genuine two-column body.

How it is built

  • The sender column takes 25% of the width and right-aligns its contents against the letter body.
  • The name spans the full page above the split at 2.4em, so the columns start beneath it.
  • The recipient name is set in semibold, and no filled or tinted blocks appear anywhere.
Career stage
Mid Level
Layout
Without Photo · Two Column
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