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Cover Letter Templates Google Docs Cover Letter Templates
No need to start from scratch. These free cover letter templates for Google Docs are ready-made to help you create a polished application.
Make your cover letter in minutes.
Our Google Docs templates are designed by professionals, easy to edit, and free to download and print.
Here’s why they’re a great choice for writing your cover letter:
Unlike the default letter templates in Google Docs, our cover letter templates are specifically made for job applications.
Each template layout is informed by our research into cover letters and current hiring practices, and focuses on capturing and holding hiring manager interest without relying on flashy graphic design.
Each template has a distinctive yet business-appropriate header that centers your name, job title, and contact information. Employers will instantly know how to contact you and have no trouble returning to your cover letter should they need to reference it.
While what you write matters most, visual design still has an important role to play in winning over employers.
Ensuring your cover letter has the right page layout and format signals to your reader that you’ve thought deeply about every aspect of your job application — rather than rushed it over the finish line.
Our template selection includes a broad range of traditional and modern designs so you can find something that fits your professional style and target industry, whether you’re pursuing an opportunity in a creative or buttoned-up field.
Research shows that graphic design can improve your likelihood of being shortlisted for a job, provided your document isn’t excessively creative.
We design with functionality in mind, not just aesthetics. Our templates are simple to use because they avoid the custom design elements that make other templates awkward to fill in.
There’s no need for a high-level understanding of word processors or graphic design. Just add your personal information and you’re good to go!
Every cover letter has a matching free Google Docs resume template, so you can make your whole job application polished and consistent.
Coordinated design isn’t only about appearance. It gives you a strong personal brand and makes your application easier for the employer to remember.
Using our cover letter templates is easy:
Google Docs has a few modern templates you can use to write your cover letter.
These templates are easy to use, but more suitable for creative positions or employers with more casual company cultures.
The Spearmint’s template’s simple green header and minimal design is a good choice if you want your cover letter to feel modern and corporate.
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Not all Google Docs letter templates are suitable for job applications. Designs like “Plum” are cutesy for the job market and may undermine your job application.
Featuring clean lines and a two-column layout, the Swiss template from Google is tasteful and contemporary. It’s ideal if you want to add a creative edge without looking flashy.
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The Geometric cover letter template is a modern business letter with a unique pixel-inspired design.
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The Modern Writer cover letter template has clean editorial layout, with a clear header and pink accents on the date and sign off.
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Here is where you can find Google’s letter templates to write your cover letter:
Yes, you can use ChatGPT to write your cover letter, but you should use it as an editing tool rather than a start-to-finish cover letter builder.
To impress employers and land job interviews, you need to decide what goes in your cover letter. An AI tool won’t highlight your most relevant strengths — or present them in the most compelling way.
Writing a cover letter with ChatGPT works best when you provide all the details that you want in your letter, and have it structure your letter for flow and clarity.
Here is a prompt you can personalize to write your letter:
You are a [Your job title]. I want you to write a cover letter for a [Your targeted job title] job at [Company name]. Your cover letter should be no longer than 300 words and have 3 main paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 should start by expressing enthusiasm for the [Your targeted job title] job at [Company name]. It should highlight your experience with [Your expertise]. It should specify a reason for wanting to apply for the role.
Paragraph 2 should specify a strength you can bring to the hiring team: experience in [Areas
you focused on]. It should give context to that strength by specifying that your approach
toward [More details on your expertise and experience].
Paragraph 3 should explain why you want to work for [Company name]. Mention that you
Admire their commitment to [The company’s mission] and that this aligns with
your desire to develop your [Skills]. Explain what you hope to gain if given the job opportunity.
Paragraph 4 should conclude by expressing your interest in meeting for an interview and specify how the employer can contact you.
End with an appropriate sign-off.
No, cover letters aren’t outdated in 2026. Although many job opportunities don’t require cover letters, hiring managers still read them.
Our own cover letter research found that 83% of hiring managers read most cover letters, even at companies where they’re not required. Additionally, 94% of hiring managers say cover letters influence their interview decisions, with 1 in 4 calling them “very important.”
These findings show that writing a cover letter will still help your job application, even if it wasn’t asked for.
You should attach your cover letter as a PDF if you can. Most employers prefer to read PDFs, and they open in any browser or device without extra steps.
Using a Google Docs link instead is acceptable, but it adds an extra step to the employer’s review process. And if your sharing permissions aren’t set correctly, they may not be able to open your cover letter at all.
Converting your Google Docs cover letter to PDF is easy:
Here’s how to set your sharing permissions so employers can view your cover letter in Google Docs:
About the Author
Seb is a Certified Professional Resume Writer with 10 years of combined experience in career counseling and editorial work. With a MA in International Communications from National Chengchi University (Taiwan), he helps job seekers translate their experience into employer-ready applications for global job markets.
