Save your letter as a template: This will save you from having to start all over again the next time you want to create a new cover letter. To do this, press F12, and change the Save As Type field ...

In your kit, start with a cover page that is in full color, includes your professional headshot, your tagline and contact information. If you have a speaking reel, hyperlink it on the cover page.

Click "Insert" in the Word ribbon. Click "Cover Page" in the Pages group to open a drop-down menu. Click a template from the menu to insert a cover page.