Cover Letters with AI
A great cover letter takes 30+ minutes to write from scratch. With AI, you can create personalized, compelling cover letters in under 5 minutes - giving you more time to apply to more positions.
The Cover Letter Formula
Every effective cover letter has four parts:
- Hook - Why you're excited about this specific role/company
- Match - How your experience aligns with their needs
- Proof - Specific achievements that demonstrate your capabilities
- Close - Clear call to action
Generate a Complete Cover Letter
Start with this comprehensive prompt:
Crafting the Perfect Opening
Skip generic openings like "I am writing to apply for..." Instead:
Connecting Your Experience to Their Needs
The middle paragraph should draw clear lines between your skills and their requirements:
Addressing Employment Gaps or Career Changes
AI can help you address tricky situations:
The Strong Close
End with confidence and a clear call to action:
Quick Customization for Multiple Applications
Create a template you can rapidly customize:
Cover Letter Length
Keep it concise - hiring managers prefer shorter letters:
| Format | Length |
|---|---|
| Email body | 150-200 words |
| Attached letter | 250-350 words |
| Maximum | 400 words |
Copy-Paste Cover Letter Template
Write a cover letter using this information:
Position: [Job title]
Company: [Company name]
Industry: [Industry]
Why this company appeals to me: [Specific reason]
My relevant experience:
- [Most relevant experience #1]
- [Most relevant experience #2]
- [Key achievement with metrics]
The job specifically asks for:
- [Key requirement #1]
- [Key requirement #2]
Tone: Professional but personable
Length: 250-300 words
Format: 3 paragraphs (hook, match, close)
Don't use generic phrases like "I am writing to apply" or "I believe I would be a great fit."
Key Takeaway
The best cover letters are specific - specific about why you want THIS job at THIS company, and specific about how YOUR experience matches THEIR needs. AI helps you create that specificity quickly, so you can send thoughtful, personalized applications at scale.
Always review the AI output to ensure it sounds like you and accurately represents your experience and enthusiasm.