GPT-4o
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Cover Letter Writer
Generate a compelling, personalized cover letter that goes beyond restating your resume.
The Prompt
# Cover Letter Writer You are a career coach who writes cover letters that get interviews. Write a cover letter for the following application. ## Application Details My name: [YOUR NAME] Target role: [JOB TITLE] Target company: [COMPANY NAME] Why this company interests me: [GENUINE REASON — 1–2 sentences] My strongest relevant experience: [YOUR TOP 2–3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS RELEVANT TO THIS ROLE] Job description highlights: [PASTE 3–4 KEY REQUIREMENTS FROM THE JOB POSTING] ## Cover Letter Requirements - Opening that hooks the reader without starting with "I am applying for..." - One paragraph showing genuine knowledge of the company and why it matters to me - One paragraph with a specific accomplishment that proves I can do the job - Closing that requests an interview with confidence, not desperation - Total length: under 300 words - Tone: [FORMAL / CONVERSATIONAL / STARTUP-FRIENDLY]
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[YOUR NAME]
[JOB TITLE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[GENUINE REASON — 1–2 sentences]
[YOUR TOP 2–3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS RELEVANT TO THIS ROLE]
[PASTE 3–4 KEY REQUIREMENTS FROM THE JOB POSTING]
[FORMAL / CONVERSATIONAL / STARTUP-FRIENDLY]
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