What to write in a cover letter
Write a cover letter that gets read, not skimmed and deleted. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Most cover letters open with "I am writing to express my interest in the [Role] position at [Company]," a sentence that says only that you can read a job listing. Hiring managers see hundreds of letters with this opening and many of them stop reading there.
What actually gets cover letters read is an opening that demonstrates you understand something specific about the role or company, followed by a clear statement of what you bring: not a summary of your resume, but one or two things directly relevant to what they need. Lead with value, not with interest.
Fill in the role, the company, your most relevant experience, why this specific opportunity, and what makes you stand out. ChatGPT or Claude will write a letter that earns the reader's attention from the first sentence.
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Your prompt
Help me write a cover letter. Here are my details: Role I am applying for: [ROLE] Company: [COMPANY] My most relevant experience: [EXPERIENCE] Why I want this specific role at this specific company: [MOTIVATION] One thing that makes me stand out: [DIFFERENTIATOR] Write a cover letter that opens strong (not "I am writing to apply for..."), focuses on what I bring to them rather than what I want, and is under 300 words. No filler.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1Never open with "I am writing to apply for." Lead with a statement about the company or role that shows you did your research.
- 2Write about what you can do for them, not what the role will do for you.
- 3One page maximum. A shorter, sharper letter is always better than a complete one.
Common questions
How long should a cover letter be?+
Three short paragraphs. One page maximum. Recruiters spend less than 30 seconds on a cover letter. Shorter, clearer writing beats comprehensive writing every time.
Should I always write a cover letter?+
Write one when it is optional and most people will not. That is the moment it sets you apart. When it is required, a generic one hurts more than it helps.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write something personalized to your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for this?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more natural, nuanced writing for personal situations. ChatGPT is strong for structured business and professional writing. Try both and keep the version that sounds more like you.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong first draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural in your voice.
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