Job application templates
Resume and cover letter, Thank-you and follow-up emails, Reference and offer letters
15 templates
Resumes 3
Resume template
Build a clean one-page resume with experience, education, skills and certifications, then download it as DOCX or PDF.
Student resume template
A first resume for students and part-time jobs: education first, then work, activities and skills.
Simple resume template
A plain text-first resume with a summary, experience bullets, education and skills. No tables, easy for applicant tracking systems.
Cover letters and references 6
Cover letter template
A one-page cover letter with your contact block, the hiring manager's address and three short paragraphs.
Letter of recommendation template
A letter of recommendation in business letter format: how you know the person, what they did well, and your recommendation.
Letter of intent for a job template
A letter of intent that names the company and role, gives three reasons you are a fit and asks for a conversation.
Letter of interest template
A letter of interest for a company with no posted opening: why them, what you bring and the team you would like to join.
Character reference letter template
A personal reference letter for a job, apartment or school: how you know the person, how long, and two examples of their character.
Professional references list template
A references page that matches your resume header, with three to five references, their title, company, relationship and contact details.
Interview and offer letters 5
Thank-you email after an interview template
A short thank-you email to send within 24 hours of an interview: subject line, thanks, two points from the conversation and your interest.
Follow-up email after an interview template
A follow-up email when you have not heard back: the interview date, a polite check on the timeline and an offer of more information.
Job offer acceptance letter template
A letter or email accepting a job offer that confirms the title, start date and pay, and thanks the hiring manager.
Decline a job offer letter template
A polite letter or email declining a job offer with a short reason you choose and a line that keeps the door open.
Counter offer letter template
A salary counter offer letter that thanks them for the offer, states the pay you are asking for and gives two reasons.