Cover Page for Job Applications: Templates & Online Editor
The perfect cover page for your job application. Choose from 20 professional templates – all 20 templates 100% free!
20 Professional Cover Page Templates
From the classic application dossier to the modern tech grid: find the ideal design for your application. Click a template to customise it directly in the editor.
Classic Classic
Classic centered layout with a fine colour border and round portrait.
Modern Modern
Dynamic split header with an accent photo block and column overview.
Minimal Classic
Reduced Swiss style with refined typography and generous white space.
Sidebar Classic
Structured colour sidebar for contact details and the list of attachments.
Creative Creative
Modern header with striking tags for your key skills.
Application Package Executive
The traditional German application dossier with a complete table of contents.
Elegant Creative
Fine double ornamental frame with decorative flourish for academic and senior professions.
Photo Hero Modern
Generous photo banner with a company card and skill chips.
Geometric Modern
Bold geometric accent cut for a confident first impression.
Professional Classic
Compact header with a subtle portrait and a clearly structured contact row.
Executive Executive
Horizontal contrast bar for management, leadership and staff roles.
Nordic Classic
Scandinavian-clean frame layout with reduced colour accents.
Compact Classic
Two-column bento card layout for maximum information density.
Tech Modern
Terminal-inspired dossier in code style for developers, DevOps and IT experts.
Split Modern
40/60 colour split with a separate contact column and target field.
Academic Executive
Academic ornamental frame with a reference field and scholarly appeal.
Prestige Executive
Haute executive style in emerald green and gold for executives & partners.
Apex Modern
Silicon Valley high-tech bento grid with status dot and pill badges.
Vogue Creative
High-fashion editorial style with a slim black sidebar and gold accent.
Oxford Executive
Classic British university style with burgundy red and a heraldic ornament.
The perfect application portfolio in 5 steps
Here's how to create a seamless, highly professional application dossier from a single source with CVwerk:
Create your CV
First create your chronological CV in the CVwerk CV editor. Choose a suitable template and download your ATS-optimized PDF.
Write your cover letter
Write your cover letter in the cover letter editor. Match the font and colour tone exactly to your CV so the overall look is consistent.
Design your cover page in the editor
Choose the design from 20 cover page templates that suits your application. Add your application photo, contact details and 3–4 key skills.
Bundle references & certificates
Attach work references, university diplomas, certificates and credentials directly as PDF or image in the cover page editor. They are automatically listed in the attachments index.
Export the complete application dossier
Use the "Print all documents" function or download your cover page as a high-resolution PDF with one click. Your complete application portfolio is ready!
Everything from one source: the complete application dossier
With CVwerk you don't have to switch between different tools. Create your cover page, cover letter and CV in a consistent design and attach your references directly in the cover page manager.
What belongs on a professional cover page?
A good cover page gives recruiters an overview of your documents in a matter of seconds.
Heading & target position
A clear subject line such as "Application for Senior Marketing Manager", including the reference number from the job posting.
Company details
The full name of the target company, the specific contact person (e.g. HR manager) and the location.
Professional application photo
Your photo makes a particularly strong impression on the cover page – there is more space here than on the CV itself.
Applicant contact details
Full name, city, phone number, email address and links to your LinkedIn or XING profile.
List of attachments (contents)
A clean list of all documents in the dossier: CV, cover letter, work references, master's certificate, etc.
Short profile & key skills
Optional but effective: 3–4 bullet points on your strongest hard skills and USP for the target role.
The correct order of your application dossier
In Germany and the German-speaking region, the following structure has become established for complete application documents:
Cover page
Page 1: The showcase of the dossier with photo, position, contact details and table of contents.
Cover letter
Page 2: Your personal letter of motivation, addressed to the contact person.
CV
Pages 3–4: Your seamless chronological CV with professional experience and education.
Attachments & credentials
From page 5: Work references, university degrees, certificates and references.
Frequently asked questions about cover pages
Is a cover page mandatory in a job application?
Which cover page templates are free at CVwerk?
Does the application photo belong on the cover page or the CV?
How do I combine references and certificates into one dossier?
Can I automatically import data from my CV?
Create your professional cover page now
Pick your favourite template, fill in your details and download your cover page within moments. All 20 templates are permanently 100% free!