Write a cover letter that doesn't sound generic
A specific, persuasive cover letter linking your evidence to what the employer needs.
The prompt
Write a cover letter for this job.
Job description: [PASTE]
My resume or background: [PASTE]
Why I want this role and company (my real reasons): [NOTES]
Anything to address: [career change, gap, relocation]
Length and format: [one page / short email version]
Structure:
1. Opening — the role, plus a specific, genuine hook (no "I am writing to apply for…").
2. Two short paragraphs, each matching a key requirement to concrete evidence from my background (results, not duties).
3. Why this company specifically — based on what I've told you.
4. A confident close with a clear next step.
Rules: under 350 words; sound like a person; never invent achievements, metrics, or details about the company — use [ADD DETAIL] where I need to fill something in.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- PASTE
- NOTES
- career change, gap, relocation
- one page / short email version
- ADD DETAIL
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RTF structure (Role, Task, Format). RTF tells the model who to be, what to do and what shape the answer should take. It is the quickest structure that still gives noticeably better results than a bare request.
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