LaTeX Cover Letter Templates

LaTeX offers unmatched flexibility and precision in cover letter formatting.

Whether you're applying for an academic position or aiming for a corporate role, we’ve collected ten great LaTeX cover letter templates to help you create a professional-looking application.

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Resume Genius cover letter templates for LaTeX

Here are four custom-made Resume Genius LaTeX cover letter templates to pair with your LaTeX resume template:

Chicago LaTeX cover letter template

The Chicago is a neutral template suitable for entry-level or senior positions.

Notable features:

• Traditional black and white header
• Simple layout that makes the cover letter easily scannable

Milano LaTeX cover letter template

This template adds a pop of color to your cover letter without distracting from the content.

Notable features:

• Green header to draw attention to your name
• Bullet points to effectively highlight your top achievements

Easy LaTeX cover letter template

This easy-to-use LaTeX template is suitable for various job opportunities.

Notable features:

• Well-balanced design that makes use of white space to prevent your cover letter from looking cluttered
• Professional sign-off to end the cover letter professionally

Empire State LaTeX cover letter template

If you’re looking for a no-frills, well-structured cover letter template, consider downloading the Empire State:

Notable features:

• 12-pt font size to ensure the hiring manager won’t have to strain their eyes while reading
• Highlighted contact information section makes it easy for employers to reach out

LaTeX cover letter designs for any job

These three design templates are LaTeX compatible and suitable for all job opportunities:

Entry-Level LaTeX cover letter template

This template has space to add an extra paragraph or a bulleted list of qualifications if you're an experienced applicant.

Notable features:

• A well-formatted cover letter header that makes your name and contact information stand out to the hiring manager
• A splash of color with blue subheadings and a separation line at the top that make your cover letter visually appealing
• Repeated contact information in the cover letter signature so the hiring manager doesn’t have to search for it when they get to the end of your cover letter

Deedy LaTeX cover letter template

The Deedy Cover Letter template follows standard cover letter formatting and works for any industry:

Notable features:

• Alternating gray and black text for your name to add some style
• An easy-to-read sans-serif cover letter font
• Even spacing between headers and paragraphs to create an ideal mix of white space and text

Awesome LaTeX cover letter template

This striking cover letter design by Overleaf will give your job application a strong visual brand.

Notable features:

• Colorful headings that you can use to emphasize your top skills and achievements (but remember to change all the letters of the word “About” in the first header to red for consistency)
• Resume icons that draw the hiring manager’s eye to your contact information
• A spot for the position title above the cover letter salutation shows the hiring manager your qualifications in context

LaTeX cover letter templates for academic CVs

If you're writing a cover letter to pair with your academic CV, these three formal LaTeX cover letter templates will work well:

Modern LaTeX cover letter template

Notable features:

• Simple formatting with gray, bold, and italic text clearly separating each section
• Offers a unique twist by placing your name and contact information in a footer

Short Stylish LaTeX cover letter template

Notable features:

• Showcases your name in a simple yet confidently formatted header with large serif text
• Offers a subtitle in the header that you can use to list your degree title
• A “cover letter” label to differentiate your cover letter from your letters of recommendation that use similar formatting

Carta de Motivacion cover letter template

Notable features:

• Classic serif font that’s ideal for printing
• Use of italic and bold text to create a clear structure
• Icons that accent your contact information

How to use LaTeX cover letter templates

To use a LaTeX cover letter template, go to overleaf.com (or another editor) and create a new project. Then, upload the template .tex file you want to use.

Now you can tweak the cover letter and add your information directly in the editor.

For maximum impact, follow a structured, cover letter writing approach that adds context to your resume and illustrates your enthusiasm for the role.

Once you’re happy with the result, download the finished cover letter and use a matching LaTeX resume template for your resume.