A cover letter functions to prompt the employer to read your resume or CV and to explain how your qualifications are an excellent match for the open position. 
 
Each template demonstrate the most common formatting approaches for writing a cover letter.  
 
Sample 1: Quality Bullet Points
Uses bullet points to highlight your relevant qualifications
 
Sample 2: Two Column/T-Style 
Displays the requirements of the job directly next to your qualifications
 
Sample 3: Paragraphs
Uses paragraphs to highlight your qualifications