Sample cover letters

Use our sample cover letters to start writing your own. These cover letter templates suit a range of situations and levels of experience, no matter how much study or work you've done.

Cover letter when no job is advertised

Find out how to write a cold calling cover letter for jobs that aren’t advertised.
Cover letter when no resume is needed - no paid work experience

Use this cover letter if you have no work experience and a job ad is asking for a cover letter only.
Cover letter: No work experience

How to write a cover letter for a job application if you don’t have any paid work experience.
Cover letter: Some work experience

Use this cover letter when applying for an advertised job and you have paid work experience.

Cover letter when no job is advertised

Cover letter when no resume is needed - no paid work experience

Cover letter: No work experience

Cover letter: Some work experience