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Tailored cover letter prompt

This prompt asks the AI to act as a career coach and write a cover letter of up to 250 words for a specific role, using the job requirements, two of your achievements and why you want the company, with an opening line that avoids "I am writing to apply".

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Before and after example: Tailored cover letter that gets interviews
BEFORE vs AFTER: Generic Cliché ⟶ Recruiter Magnet Hook · AI-generated example

The prompt

Act as an expert career coach. Write a compelling cover letter for the [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY].
Job requirements: [PASTE 3 KEY REQUIREMENTS].
My achievements: [PASTE 2 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS].
Why this company: [WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THEM].

Open with an attention-grabbing line (no "I am writing to apply..."). Confident and human tone. Max 250 words.
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Pro tip: Connecting 2 real achievements to their biggest pain points wins interviews.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
56 words
Fields to fill in
JOB TITLE, COMPANY, PASTE 3 KEY REQUIREMENTS, PASTE 2 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS, WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THEM
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: JOB TITLE, COMPANY, PASTE 3 KEY REQUIREMENTS, PASTE 2 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS, WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THEM. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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