Remote Ready Academy · Bonus 1
30 Remote Resume &
Cover Letter Templates
ATS-optimised. Built specifically for remote applications. Pick the one that fits your situation, adapt it to your experience, and move on. Do not build from scratch.
These are first referenced in Module 2 (resume) and again in Module 4 (cover letters and outreach). Open them when you reach those modules — pick the template closest to your target role and start adapting it immediately. The structural decisions are already made. Your job is to fill in your experience accurately and adjust the language where needed.
Every template here was built with two things in mind. First, it needs to pass ATS screening before a human ever reads it. Second, the language and framing needs to signal remote-readiness to a hiring manager who knows what they are looking for.
These are not generic CV templates with a remote filter applied. They are built from the ground up for this purpose. Adapting one takes a fraction of the time building from scratch would take — and the output is consistently better because the structural decisions are already sound.
Resume Templates
First used in Module 2. Pick the template that most closely reflects your situation.
ATS-Optimised Remote Resume (Clean)
The default for most functions. Simple structure that passes screening reliably.
ATS-Optimised Remote Resume (Modern)
Slightly more design-forward while remaining fully ATS-safe.
Career Changer Remote Resume
Leads with transferable skills rather than job titles. Good when your title does not reflect the work you actually did.
Entry Level Remote Resume
For candidates with limited work history. Built around education, projects and relevant skills.
Remote Marketing Resume
Built around the metrics and channels remote marketing roles actually prioritise.
Remote Customer Success Resume
Framed around retention, satisfaction scores and async client communication.
Remote Operations Resume
Emphasises process design, systems thinking and distributed team experience.
Remote Project Manager Resume
Built around delivery, stakeholder management and cross-timezone coordination.
Remote Developer Resume
Stack-forward with async contribution and documentation evidence included.
Executive Remote Resume
Senior and leadership level. Focused on strategic impact and distributed leadership experience.
Skills-First Remote Resume
For when your job titles do not reflect the actual scope of your work.
Re-entering Workforce Remote Resume
For candidates returning after a career break. Frames the gap professionally and moves quickly to current capability.
Freelance-to-Employment Resume
Translates project-based freelance history into a format that reads as traditional employment.
Portfolio Resume
For creative or technical roles where work samples are part of the application.
Remote HR and People Operations Resume
Built around distributed team management and async people operations experience.
Cover Letter Templates
First used in Module 4. Also includes outreach and follow-up scripts for the full application process.
Standard Remote Application Letter
The default. Structured to be read in under 60 seconds with a clear ask at the end.
Short-Form Cover Email
For roles that ask for an email application. Three paragraphs. Direct and easy to read.
Career Change Cover Letter
Addresses the pivot directly rather than hoping the reader will not notice it.
Direct Outreach Letter
For reaching hiring managers before a role is listed. Used in Module 4 with the Bonus 3 target list.
Referral Cover Letter
For when someone inside the company has referred you. Opens with the connection.
Speculative Application Letter
For approaching companies that are not currently advertising. Used alongside the Bonus 3 company list.
LinkedIn InMail Script
For connecting with hiring managers after applying. Short, specific, and easy to personalise.
Follow-Up After Application
For when you have heard nothing after 10 to 14 days. Polite, direct, and worth sending.
Post-Interview Thank You Note
Send within 24 hours of any interview. Brief, specific to the conversation, and often the thing that tips a close decision.
Offer Acceptance Email
Professional and warm. Confirms the terms you agreed and sets the right tone before you start.
Offer Decline Email
Declines gracefully while keeping the relationship intact. Remote circles are smaller than people assume.
Re-entering Workforce Cover Letter
Frames a career gap clearly and moves quickly to what you bring now. Does not over-explain.
Startup Culture Fit Letter
Adjusted tone and framing for early-stage company applications. Less formal, more direct.
Enterprise Remote Application Letter
More formal register for large company applications with structured hiring processes.
Freelancer Pitching Permanent Role
For contractors and consultants moving into an employed position. Positions the transition as an asset, not an explanation.
Download the Full Template Pack
All 30 templates in Google Docs format. Make a copy to your Drive and start editing straight away.
Download Template Pack →Add your Google Drive or Dropbox link above when ready.