16 professional cover letter designs

Centered letterhead with a single accent rule. The safe, polished choice for any industry.

Garamond serif, tracked capitals and a double rule — composed and senior, for leadership roles.

Accent top bar, name left and contact right, with a clear subject line. Built for corporate hiring.

Traditional full-block business format with sender and recipient address blocks. Maximum ATS safety.

Classic layout finished with a hand-signed signature line above your typed name.

Formal serif letter with an underlined subject — suited to academia, research and government roles.

A slim accent line and generous white space, so the writing carries the letter.

Large name with a vertical divider and contact details stacked alongside. Crisp and contemporary.

Initials monogram and a tight header that leaves more room for your story.

Full-width colour band with your name in white — a confident first impression for tech and product roles.

Soft grey header band with an accent-coloured name. Modern without being loud.

Charcoal header with an accent underline — strong contrast for sales, consulting and leadership.

Coloured side column with your contact details and the role you're applying for.

Oversized accent name, title pill and a colour stripe — for design, marketing and media.

Centered serif header with an ornamental divider. Refined, for hospitality, luxury and the arts.

Personal letterhead with a matching contact footer, like stationery from a professional firm.