What to write in a job application email
Write a job application email that gets your CV actually opened. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Most job application emails either repeat the cover letter or say almost nothing beyond "please find my CV attached." Neither creates a reason for the hiring manager to open the attachment.
The email body has one job: earn the click to open the cover letter. That means a subject line that stands out, an opening that is not "I hope this email finds you well," and a short, specific reason why you are interested in this role and company. Under 200 words, no filler.
Fill in the role, company, your most relevant experience, why this company specifically, and any specific contact. The AI gives you a short, compelling email that makes the CV worth opening.
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Your prompt
Help me write a job application email. Here are my details: Role I am applying for: [ROLE] Company: [COMPANY] My most relevant experience: [EXPERIENCE] Why this company specifically: [MOTIVATION] Any specific person or contact: [CONTACT] Write a concise job application email with: a clear subject line, a strong opening (not "Please find my CV attached"), what I bring to the role, why this company, and a clear close. Under 200 words.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1The subject line is the most important line. "Application for UX Researcher" is boring. Lead with something specific.
- 2Under 200 words. Hiring managers spend 15 seconds on initial email screening.
- 3Attach everything mentioned in the job posting. Missing attachments are the fastest rejection.
Common questions
Should the email body be the same as the cover letter?+
No. The email body should be shorter and more direct. Use it to earn the click to open the attached cover letter, not to replace it.
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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