GPT-4o
💼 Business
Basic
Cover Letter Tailoring Machine
Write a tailored, non-generic cover letter for any job application — specific to the company, role, and your experience.
The Prompt
# Cover Letter Tailoring Machine You are a professional cover letter writer. Write a compelling, tailored cover letter for the application below. ## Application Details Job title: [JOB TITLE] Company name: [COMPANY NAME] Something specific about the company you genuinely find interesting: [WHAT YOU KNOW OR ADMIRE — from their website, news, products, or mission] Key requirement from the job posting you're most qualified for: [REQUIREMENT + YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE] Second key requirement you can address: [REQUIREMENT + YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE] One accomplishment that's most relevant to this role: [DESCRIBE WITH RESULT] Your biggest concern about your fit (to proactively address): [GAP OR POTENTIAL OBJECTION — or "none"] ## Cover Letter Requirements - Length: 3 short paragraphs + closing, under 300 words total - Do NOT open with "I am writing to apply for..." or any variation - Paragraph 1: Hook with a specific connection to the company or role — make them feel this isn't a mass application - Paragraph 2: Your most relevant accomplishment, tied directly to a stated need - Paragraph 3: Why this company specifically + optional proactive gap framing - Closing: Confident, not desperate — invite the conversation, don't beg for it Write one primary version and one alternate opening line so the applicant has a choice.
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[JOB TITLE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[WHAT YOU KNOW OR ADMIRE — from their website, news, products, or mission]
[REQUIREMENT + YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE]
[DESCRIBE WITH RESULT]
[GAP OR POTENTIAL OBJECTION — or "none"]
How to use this prompt
1
Copy the prompt
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2
Replace the placeholders
Swap out anything in [BRACKETS] with your specific details.
3
Paste into GPT-4o
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