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Job Application Template – free for Word, PDF and Excel free & workplace-ready
Free · Version 2026.10
Build the cover page, cover letter and profile for your application in one file. The free job application template works in Excel, Google Sheets, Word and as a fillable PDF and covers the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.
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Frequently asked questions about Job Application
How do I write a letter of application for a training?
Research business and profession, collect facts to you, then: Introduction with specific reference to the invitation to tender, Main part with motivation and qualifications, Final with polite conclusion. Several passages (first draft, shortening, correction). Ordio-job application template leads you through the structure.
What do you write in a letter of application for training?
You write Motivation for occupation and training, background (school, internships, skills) and formal information (Subject, cover letter, date). Structure: short introduction with reference to the place, main part with arguments, scarce conclusion with greeting. Use the fields in job application template and individualize the text.
Is the job application template free, and does it work in Excel and Google Sheets?
Yes. You download it free of charge after a short form and get an Excel file (.xlsx, Excel 2016 or Microsoft 365) and a Google Sheets copy, plus a fillable PDF and a Word document. Excel and Sheets contain the same 7 sheets: Instructions, Application details, Cover letter, CV summary, Checks, Legal basis, Ordio.
Which countries does the template cover?
The template covers the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States. The country notes in the file set out the rules for each: United Kingdom: The “Legal basis” sheet refers to UK law (Equality Act 2010, UK GDPR, Home Office right-to-work checks). Ireland: the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 prohibit discrimination in access to employment on nine grounds; the EU GDPR applies. EEA and Swiss nationals do not need an employment permit; most others need one or immigration permission to work. United States: federal law prohibits hiring discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age (40+), disability or genetic information; the EEOC advises employers not to ask for a photo before an offer. After hiring, the employer checks work eligibility on Form I-9 (Section 2 within 3 business days of the
What does the template check automatically?
The “Checks” sheet shows ✔ or ⚠ for: Required fields complete; Email address looks valid; Subject names the job; Letter length (about one page); Personal greeting; Date current (not in the future, max. 30 days old); Same name on details and letter; No placeholders left in the text; Letter size.