Email Resume Cover Letter Templates
This page collects models and reference examples for the email that carries a resume and cover letter to an employer or recruiter. The material covers layout choices, tone, and structure so the message reads clearly whether it appears in the body of an email or as an attached cover letter.
What's Covered
A set of cover letter models shows different ways to open, structure, and close an email that introduces a resume. Alongside the templates are notes on formatting consistency and keeping the message concise.
- Tips for writing a tighter, more effective email cover letter.
- A short walkthrough of the steps involved in emailing a resume together with a cover letter.
- Template options suited to different roles and application situations.
Related Resources
For the message that precedes the cover letter — the note used to actually send the resume — see the sample emails collection. For broader guidance on putting together a resume from scratch, the guides section covers first-time resume writing.