Professional Formatting for a Successful Cover Letter

Posted by Adelaide Professional Resume Writers on 7 Jan 2026

When you are applying for a job, an impressive resume and cover letter are crucial. However, simply having good content doesn’t suffice. The layout for your resume is just as important as your content. A poorly-formatted cover letter can make a bad impression on your hiring manager While a professionally formatted one can help your company stand out from the crowd. In this article, we’ll go over the do’s and don’ts of formatting your cover letter and discuss why it may be beneficial to have an experienced professional such as Adelaide Professional Resume Writers handle the formatting for you.

In the beginning, let’s discuss the basics of cover letter format.

  1. Make sure you use a professional font. 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, size and format across the entire cover letter.
  3. Do include proper spacing. Use single or 1.15 line spacing and make sure you leave ample white spaces between each paragraph so that the letter is easily read.
  4. Include your contact details on the front of your letter. This should include your name, address telephone number, address, and email.
  5. Make sure to personalize your letter. The name of the manager you’re hiring If you can, and tailor the letter to the specific job and company that you’re applying for.

Let’s get to the essentials of cover letter format.

  1. Don’t use a template. Every cover letter should be original and tailored to the job you’re applying for and the business you’re applying to.
  2. Do not exceed one page. Keep the letter concise and straight to the essential.
  3. Avoid using fancy layouts. Keep it simple and professional layout.
  4. Make sure to proofread your letter. Double-check grammar and spelling mistakes before you send the letter.
  5. Make sure to sign the letter.

While it’s crucial to be aware of the structure the cover letter you write, it’s tedious and stressful to complete it yourself. That’s why professional resume writing services such as Adelaide Professional Resume Writers comes in. Our team of experts knows how to format an effective cover letter that will make you stand out among the crowd. We’ll take care of the formatting, so you can focus on the contents in your cover letter.

In addition, our staff can assist you in tailoring your cover letter to match the job that you’re applying for. Furthermore, we’ll check for spelling and grammar mistakes as well as ensure your letter is clear and easy to read.

A well-written cover letter can be it’s worth in your career search. By following the do’s and don’ts of cover letter formatting and maybe employing a professional such as Adelaide Professional Resume Writers to handle the formatting on your behalf and you’ll be well on your path to creating a cover letter that will help you stand out among the competitors. Don’t hesitate to call us at 08 7223 2328 or use the contact form to contact us should you have any concerns.

From the moment I called to get some information on the process involved, I was taken by how efficient and professional Tanja was with assisting me. Tanja was patient and prompt with her replying to me with my queries, she was more than happy to make many changes for me with no fuss at all.
Mouhamed Fares
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Amazing service, quality and turnaround!
Stephanie Wilmott
The quality of their work is top rate and it arrived within the specified time. Their communication throughout the entire process was very good, also. I am very pleased with the results and would recommend their services 100%.
Michael Cassin
Melbourne Resume have been very professional and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you Tanja for my fab resume and cover letter.
Eliana Sanchez
Tanja and the rest of the team are professionals and amazing. I had issues, but they went out of their way to help. To ensure my resume is quality and the best. Tanja is a supersta. Her work is second to none. I would recommend anyone that’s needing an updated resume to go to them. Best in Adelaide.
KB B
Very happy with the level of service and the end product. Highly Recommended. Thanks again Tanja.
Yab
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
I used Adelaide Resume for a government role submission, which included a selection criteria response. I was very impressed and it landed me the job that i wanted. Thank you again.
Roger Berick
I'm very happy and satisfied with Adelaide Resume and products I received. Tanja was absolutely amazing to work with, she was extremely professional, skillful, respectful, responsive, kind, polite, intelligent, made incredible effort and made an extremely good resume, the design, vocabulary, detail, effort and attention put into writing the resume was fantastic, great quality.
Adam Steve
Highly recommend these guys! Very professional and knowledgeable.
Jeremy Markus
5 Do\'s and Don\'ts to follow for Formatting the Perfect Cover Letter

Resume

We provide professional resume writing services.

5 Do\'s and Don\'ts to follow for Formatting the Perfect Cover Letter

Cover Letter

We provide professional cover letter writing services.

5 Do\'s and Don\'ts to follow for Formatting the Perfect Cover Letter

LinkedIn Profile

We provide professional linkedin profile writing services.

5 Do\'s and Don\'ts to follow for Formatting the Perfect Cover Letter

Contact Us

Click the button below to get in touch.

About Us &

What We Do

We provide expert resume writing services and our highly seasoned resume writers will ensure that your new resume sticks out from the rest.

We are a team of highly certified and seasoned Recruiters, consultants and HR Professionals that are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional, well-written cover letter or resume.

We pride ourselves on our extensive understanding of best-practice hiring methodologies and Australian recruitment standards. Also, our expertise in a wide variety of industries and professions means that we can deliver a high-quality, impactful resume that suits your specific requirements.

Our end goal is to provide you with an impressive, striking resume that is perfectly maximised for success in the competitive Adelaide job market.

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our services, so you can be confident that you will be fully satisfied 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
08 7223 2328