Serif Formal is a free professional cover letter template you can customize online and download as a PDF. Write your opening, body, and closing paragraphs, match your resume header, and export a polished letter in minutes — no signup required.
Serif Formal suits corporate applicants, consultants, and specialists who need a conventional cover letter for structured hiring processes in finance, operations, healthcare, and general business roles.
This template uses a formal serif layout with structured fields for your header, recipient block, salutation, body paragraphs, and professional sign-off.
Serif Formal's formal serif layout uses readable line height and paragraph spacing so your letter scans quickly on a recruiter's screen. You can paste content from a job board or write directly in the editor.
When you download from Serif Formal, the PDF preserves the formal serif styling from the live preview. That consistency helps your cover letter look like part of the same application package as your resume.
Best for
ConsultingOperationsFinanceHealthcareCorporate roles
Tip: Mirror keywords from the job description naturally in your opening and body, never as a keyword list.