Professional Formatting for a Winning Cover Letter

Posted by Central Coast Resume on 30 Mar 2025

When seeking a job, a well-written resume and cover letter is essential. But, having good content isn’t enough. The format for your resume is as important as the content itself. A badly formatted cover letter will leave a negative impression on the manager who is hiring however a well-formatted cover letter will help your application stand out from the crowd. In this post, we’ll look at the rules and guidelines for formatting your cover letter and discuss why it may be beneficial to let professionals such as Central Coast Resume handle the formatting for you.

First, let’s talk about the do’s of cover letter formatting.

  1. Do make sure to use a professional typeface. Times New Roman, Arial and Calibri are all great choices. Avoid using overly fancy or hard-to-read fonts.
  2. Do use a consistent layout. Use the same font the size of the font, and formatting across the entire cover letter.
  3. Do include proper spacing. Use single or 1.15 line spacing, and leave enough white space between paragraphs to make the letter easily read.
  4. Include your contact details in the upper right-hand corner of the email. This should include your address, name as well as your phone number and email address.
  5. Personalize the letter. Make use of the name of the hiring manager If you can, and tailor your letter to the position and company that you’re applying for.

Let’s discuss the dos and don’ts of cover letters layout.

  1. Use a sample. Every cover letter should be unique and customized to the specific position and organization you’re applying to.
  2. Don’t go over one page. Make sure the letter is concise and to the main point.
  3. Do not use fancy formatting. Keep it simple and professional layout.
  4. Do not forget to proofread. Double-check grammar and spelling errors before sending the letter.
  5. Don’t forget to acknowledge the letter.

While it’s crucial to be aware of the structure in your resume cover letter it can be laborious and difficult to complete it yourself. That’s where professional resume writing services like Central Coast Resume comes in. Our team of specialists knows how to write your cover letter to make you stand out among the crowd. We’ll take care of the formatting so that you can focus on the content in your cover letter.

In addition, our staff can assist you in tailoring your cover letter to the specific job and the company you’re applying to. In addition, we’ll review for spelling and grammar errors and make sure that your letter is concise easily read.

In conclusion, a well-formatted cover letter could make all an impact on your search for a job. By adhering to the do’s and don’ts of cover letter formatting and maybe hiring a professional company like Central Coast Resume to handle the formatting on your behalf, you’ll be on your way to creating a cover letter that makes to stand out in the crowd. Do not hesitate to contact us at 1300 240 606 or use the contact form to get in touch with any questions you may have.

Modern, concise and professional Resume and cover letter! Fast turnaround and excellent communication - thoroughly recommend.
Mel Leatham
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Tanja thank you so much for the fast turnaround and also how well you updated my CV. I had a particular job advert I needed responses for and to update my CV at the same time. Tanja provided excellent customer service and contacted me within a day and worked to the tight timeframe I had. I would definitely use SR again and highly recommend Tanja herself. Thank you again.
Ruby
Absolutely the BEST. Tanja was very professional and kind and took the time to really understand my career change and what it was that i wanted out of my new resume. Cant recommend enough
Jack Taylor
Thank you to everyone at Central Coast Resume for all your hard work and efforts! I had a very positive experience with you and I love what you have done for me. Thank you. Would highly recommend.
Nina A Majewski
Will definitely tell my friends and family about you guys, you did a great job!
Dan S
I had an amazing experience with their service. This includes timely response, friendly service, professionalism, attention to details and high quality of the final product. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Vaneeshal Shivali
Highly recommended. Very thankful to Tanja as she has done excellent job with my CV and Cover letter..I had been applying to many office related jobs but my resume never been selected to any job. Having IT background was working hard jobs..with Tanjs s excellent resume writing made my cv selecting to all jobs I have applied...I have got professional job within a month..very Thankful to Tanja..worth for the price..
Indhu sree
Tanja provided outstanding service!! my resume and cover letter are now looking very professional! i am very pleased with this service and you are definitely getting your moneys worth. I also got a new job 1 day after sending out my resume. Big thank you to Tanja!!
Paula
I moved to Australia 2.5 years ago. After feeling stagnated in my job, I started to look at my resume again and attempted to update it. After realising it was extremely outdated, I enlisted the help of Perth Resume. Tanja was great, very prompt at replying to any queries I had and returned an updated resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile within 3 business days. I must say the documents look great. Highly recommended.
William Worsley
Fantastic job very please recommend to anyone who needs resumes, very polite well explained and collected early bonus.
Fred Hadley
The significance of formatting your Cover Letter Writing

Resume

We provide professional resume writing services.

The significance of formatting your Cover Letter Writing

Cover Letter

We provide professional cover letter writing services.

The significance of formatting your Cover Letter Writing

LinkedIn Profile

We provide professional linkedin profile writing services.

The significance of formatting your Cover Letter Writing

Contact Us

Click the button below to get in touch.

About Us &

What We Do

We offer expert resume writing services and our very seasoned resume writers will ensure that your resume sticks out among the rest.

We are a team of highly qualified and experienced HR professionals, recruiters, and consultants who are dedicated to delivering an excellent, well-written resume or cover letter.

We pride ourselves on our vast understanding of top-practice hiring methodologies and Australian recruitment standards. Plus, our expertise in a wide range of professions, industries, and areas means that we can create a high-quality, powerful resume that meets your specific needs.

Our end goal is to provide you with a striking and impressive resume that is perfectly maximised for success in the competitive Central Coast job market.

We provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our writing services, so you can be confident that you will be happy with your new cover letter or resume.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Make an Enquiry

Request a Quote

Fill out the form below to get in touch or call us today on
1300 240 606