Lesson 4: Cover Letter Writing Tools & Resources

We will be breaking down a list of resources and tools that you can use to assist you with writing a cover letter. These tools, as noted in the Resume Writing section, also include various features and opportunities for you to create a cover letter that can match your resume.

Grammarly

Grammarly is a digital writing assistant tool that provides support in punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, formatting etc. It is available as a free extension to either your web browser, windows, mac or even word document. Grammarly supports writers in improving their overall communication skills and the ability to write effectively and efficiently. 

Where to access: 

• General Link: Google
• For Windows
• For Word
• For Mac

Fees: Grammarly offers 3 different plans:

1. Free (For Individual Use)
2. Premium (For Individual Use)
3. Business (Group/Team/Organization)

*Fees for premium and business account may vary

Resume.com

Resume.com is not only a resume builder tool but provides matching cover letter templates that allow you to develop both a cover letter and a resume through a wide variety of templates and customization tools. This application breaks down your resume into individual sections so that you can embed your information and details easily and smoothly. Everything on this site is completely free, so there are no hidden fees or limitations to what you can use or access. Once you are completed you can print, download and share your resume in a variety of formats, making it easy for putting forth your application for employers.

Where to access: Resume.com

Fees: Free

Enhancv 

Enhancv is a resume writing and cover letter creator tool that offers a limited number of templates and designs within their free to use version. Enhancv has custom templates that are suited based on the industry in which you are trying to apply, they have fully customizable options and allow you to export your document into a PDF version 

Where to access: Enhancv

Fees: There are two versions to Enhancv, one that is entirely free but with limited access and limitations, and another which is $14.99 a month (prices subject to change) and allows for building and creating up to 10 resumes per account.