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Write a cover letter that sounds like you
A short, specific cover letter built from your real experience and the job ad, written in your own voice rather than generic phrases.
When to use it
When an application asks for a cover letter
Step by step
Jot down why you want this job
Write three honest sentences about why this role and organisation appeal to you. This is what makes a letter feel real.
Draft the letter
Paste the job ad, your CV and your notes into your AI assistant with this prompt.
Prompt to copyWrite a cover letter for this job using only facts from my CV and notes. Do not invent experience or results. Keep it under 300 words, in a warm, plain, confident tone, avoiding cliches like 'I am writing to apply' or 'passionate team player'. Structure: an opening that says which role and one specific reason I'm interested, two short paragraphs each linking one requirement from the ad to a real example from my CV, and a short close. Here is a sample of how I write, so match my style: [paste a few sentences you've written]. JOB AD: [paste] MY CV: [paste] WHY I WANT IT: [paste notes]Make it yours
Read it aloud and change any sentence that doesn't sound like you. Check every claim is true.
Save and reuse the good parts
Keep your best paragraphs in a document so you can adapt them for similar roles.
What you get
Dear Hiring Team, I'd love to join Greenleaf Housing as a Tenant Liaison Officer. I grew up in housing association homes and know how much a responsive officer matters. In my four years at a busy call centre, I resolved around 40 queries a day...
Tips
- Hiring managers can often spot an obviously AI-written letter. Your own phrasing and a specific reason for applying make the difference.
- Remove contact details when pasting your CV, then add them back to the final letter.