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Cover Letter Generator — Tailored Cover Letters in Under 2 Minutes

Generate a fully tailored cover letter by linking your resume and pasting the job description. The AI handles the structure; you review and adjust. No generic templates — every letter is written specifically for the company and role you're targeting.

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Go to Cover Letter in Career Tools

In the sidebar, expand Career Tools and click Cover Letter. If you've already generated letters before, you'll see them listed. Click "New Cover Letter" to start fresh.

  • Your previous cover letters are saved and editable — you don't need to start from zero for similar roles.
  • Each cover letter is tied to a specific company and position for easy retrieval later.
2

Click Generate and Fill In Company and Position

Enter the company name and the exact position title. These go straight into the letter's opening and closing, so use the official titles from the job listing.

  • The AI uses the company name to set the right tone — a cover letter for a startup reads differently than one for a bank.
  • If you're applying to a specific team or department, mention it in the position field (e.g., "Senior Engineer — Platform Team").
3

Link Your Resume from Resume Builder

Click "Link Resume" to pull in the resume you've built or uploaded in Resume Builder. The AI uses your actual experience to write a cover letter that's consistent with your resume — no contradictions.

  • If you haven't uploaded a resume yet, you can still write a cover letter — but linking one produces much better results.
  • The AI won't copy your resume into the letter. It references your experience to craft original sentences.
  • If you have multiple resume versions, choose the one tailored to this specific role.
4

Paste the Job Description

Copy the full job description from the listing and paste it into the "Job Description" field. The AI maps the employer's requirements to your experience and builds the letter around that alignment.

  • Include the full text, not just the requirements section. Company culture paragraphs inform the tone.
  • The more detail you give, the more specific and convincing the letter will be.
  • If the listing is behind a login wall, paste whatever you can access — even a partial description helps.
5

Choose Tone — Professional, Conversational, or Enthusiastic

Select the tone that matches the company culture. Professional works for most corporate roles. Conversational suits startups and creative agencies. Enthusiastic is good for roles where passion is part of the job description.

  • Professional: formal language, structured paragraphs, classic cover letter format.
  • Conversational: shorter sentences, more personality, still appropriate for business.
  • Enthusiastic: high energy, shows genuine excitement, pairs well with mission-driven companies.
  • When in doubt, go with Professional. It's never wrong — the others can backfire if the culture doesn't match.
6

Review the Opening, Body, and Closing Sections

The generated letter is split into three editable sections. Read each one carefully. The opening should hook the reader, the body should connect your experience to their needs, and the closing should include a clear call to action.

  • The opening paragraph names the role and company and briefly states why you're a fit.
  • The body usually runs two paragraphs — one about your relevant experience, one about what you bring to this specific role.
  • The closing reaffirms interest and suggests next steps (interview, call, etc.).
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Regenerate Any Individual Section with Custom Instructions

If the opening feels generic or the body misses a key project, click "Regenerate" on that section alone. Add a note like "Mention my experience leading the platform migration" and the AI rewrites just that part.

  • You can regenerate each section independently without affecting the others.
  • Custom instructions override the default generation — be specific about what you want changed.
  • After regenerating, re-read the full letter to make sure the sections still flow together naturally.
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Copy or Save the Final Letter

Click "Copy to Clipboard" to paste it directly into a job application form, or "Save" to keep it in your Cover Letter library for later.

  • Saved letters are listed by company and position, so they're easy to find when you need them again.
  • If you're applying to multiple roles at the same company, duplicate a saved letter and adjust rather than starting over.
  • Always proofread the final version yourself — AI is good but not infallible on names and specific details.

Quick Tips

  • A cover letter should be three to four paragraphs max. If it's longer, the hiring manager won't read it.
  • Link your resume before generating — the quality difference is significant.
  • Don't use the Enthusiastic tone for conservative industries like finance, law, or government.
  • Regenerate individual sections rather than the whole letter if most of it is good. Wholesale regeneration throws away good work.
  • Read the final letter out loud. If it sounds robotic, adjust the tone or add a personal anecdote in the body.
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