ATS-Friendly Cover Letter Template | Word, Google Docs, Writing Guide

Description

ATS Cover Letter Template — A cover letter that gets read, in one editable Word file: the template, a short version for email and online forms, a paragraph-by-paragraph guide and a filled-in example.

What’s inside your ATS Cover Letter Template

One .docx file (US Letter), editable in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Single column, standard fonts, no tables or graphics that break applicant tracking systems.

What You Get

• The cover letter template – header, opening, proof paragraph, “why them” paragraph and close, with [bracketed] prompts to replace
• A short version for email or online application forms – five sentences, with a subject line
• How to use the template – what goes in each paragraph, and why
• 6 quick rules – length, who to address, keywords, file format and proofreading
• A complete filled-in example letter, so you can see the shape and tone to aim for

How It Works

1. Download the Word file and open it in Word, or upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs.

2. Replace every [bracket] with your own details, using the guide and the example.

3. Save it as a PDF unless the employer asks for Word, and send it.

Who it’s for

Job seekers, career changers and new grads who want a clear, one-page cover letter in their own voice.

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Frequently asked questions

How is it delivered?
Instant download — one Word file (.docx) that also opens in Google Docs, available right after checkout, with lifetime access.

How many templates are included?
One full cover letter template and one short email version, plus the guide and a filled example. Reuse the same structure for every application.

What if it’s not what I expected?
Email [email protected] with your order number within 14 days of your purchase and we refund you in full. No forms, no reason needed, and you keep the file.