Your cover letter

Éclat, Horizon and Aurore use the CV templates: choose the same template and colour for a consistent application.

Import the information from my CV

The photo is optional. Without a photo, some templates display your initials.

Used only to adapt the wording of the templates in languages with grammatical gender (French, Spanish, Arabic). This information does not appear on the letter.

Address City and country

Age, nationality, licence

Age Nationality

Driving licence

These fields are optional: leave them empty so that they do not appear on the letter. No law requires you to state your age on an application: see our article photo, age, family situation.

Target position Company Department or recruiter's name Company address Postcode and city Job reference (optional)

Fill the letter with this template

The template fills in the four paragraphs. Then replace each passage [in square brackets] with your own information.

Subject

Leave the subject empty to use “Application for the position of” followed by the target position.

Salutation Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Dear Madam Director, Dear Mr Director, Custom… 1. Opening

Say in one or two sentences which position you are applying for and why it interests you.

2. Your background and strengths

Highlight one or two concrete experiences related to the position, without copying your CV.

3. Your interest in the company

Show that you know the company: its business, its projects, what attracts you to it.

4. Conclusion

Suggest an interview and simply thank the reader.

Closing Yours faithfully, I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Kind regards, Custom…