Write a short cover letter that sounds like you

Turn your resume and the job posting into a three-paragraph cover letter in your own voice.

The problem

Cover letters feel like a chore, so people skip them or send a generic one. A short, specific letter that connects your experience to the job can be what gets a recruiter to read your resume.

Step by step

1. 1Gather your resume, the job posting, and 2–3 notes in your own words: why you want this job, one accomplishment you're proud of, and anything that explains a gap or career change.
2. 2Open ChatGPT or Claude and paste the prompt below with those pieces.
3. 3Read the draft out loud. Change any phrase you would never say. Cut anything that sounds over the top.
4. 4Check the company name, job title and hiring manager's name (if listed) are correct.
5. 5Paste it into the application, or save it as a PDF in the same style as your resume.

Copy-paste prompt

Write a cover letter for this job using my resume and notes. Rules: under 250 words, three short paragraphs, plain and confident, no clichés ("I am writing to express my interest", "team player", "passionate"). Paragraph 1: the job and why I want it. Paragraph 2: one or two specific accomplishments from my resume that match what they need. Paragraph 3: a short close with availability. Use only facts I give you.

Job posting: [paste]
Resume: [paste]
My notes: [paste]

Tips and watch-outs

• Recruiters can spot generic AI letters; your own notes and a specific accomplishment make it yours.
• Double-check the company name and job title on every letter.
• Keep it under one page.

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