Cover Letter

A good cover letter is a critical tool for use in pursuing career goals.

To create an effective cover letter, the Career Resource Center (CRC) offers an online cover letter writing guide, digital workshop, templates and samples.

Career Resource Center Cover Letter Guide

Read an informational guide on cover letter preparation based on the feedback we have received from recruiters over the years.

Our best advice: follow the format guidelines, but make the letter your own. Customize it for each and every position.

Templates

Once you read the guide above, use the appropriate cover letter template link below to guide the formatting of your letter:

(Note: Each of the template styles above corresponds to a similarly styled résumé template for BS students, MBA students and MS students)

Samples