Cover Letter Generator
Paste the job description and your top strengths — get a letter that opens with a hook, ties your experience to what the role actually needs, and lands in 200 words.
If known — helps the letter feel specific
Leave blank to use 'Hiring Manager'
Paste the full job posting — the more detail, the more specific the letter
Your strengths for this role
Specific skills or wins the letter should highlight. Match them to what the job asks for.
e.g. 5 years leading cross-functional product launches, including [Product] which grew revenue by 30%
Tone
Fill in your name, the job description, and at least one strength to generate.
Your letter will appear here
Fill in the job description and your strengths on the left, then click Generate Cover Letter.
What makes this letter different
- —Opens with a hook — never "I am writing to apply"
- —References specific requirements from the job posting
- —Ties your strengths directly to what the role needs
- —200–280 words — not a wall of text
How to write a cover letter that actually gets read in 2024
83% of recruiters say they are more likely to hire candidates who have tailored their application to the specific job — yet only 37% of job seekers actually customise their cover letters. A tailored cover letter increases interview callbacks by up to 53% compared to a generic one. The standard “I am writing to apply for the position of...” opening is the fastest way to ensure yours is skipped. Hiring managers have read thousands of these; what gets attention is specificity, brevity, and an immediate demonstration that you understand what the company needs.
The most effective cover letter structure is three paragraphs. The first opens with a hook — something specific about why this company or this problem draws you in. The second connects your most relevant achievement directly to a requirement in the job description. The third closes confidently with a call to action. Keep it under 300 words; hiring managers rarely read more. Where the resume lists achievements, the cover letter explains motivation and fit — think of the resume as the evidence and the cover letter as the argument.
Tips for a stronger cover letter
- —Never start with “I am writing to apply” — open with something specific about the company, a problem they face, or a result you have delivered in a similar context.
- —Research the company's recent news (product launches, funding rounds, acquisitions) in the 30 days before you apply — a timely reference in your opening paragraph signals genuine interest, not a template.
- —Address the letter to a named person, not “Dear Hiring Manager” — check LinkedIn for the recruiter or the hiring manager for the department before you write.
- —Mirror 3–4 key phrases from the job description verbatim — this signals alignment to both the ATS and the human reader, and it shows you read the posting carefully.
- —Include one specific, quantified achievement that maps directly to a core requirement in the job description — one real number is worth three paragraphs of claimed skills.
- —Match the tone to the company culture — a startup cover letter can be direct and informal; a law firm expects formality. Research the tone from their website and job posting before writing.
- —Do not repeat your resume — the cover letter should explain the motivation and fit behind your achievements, not summarise them. Interviewers have both documents in front of them simultaneously.
- —End with a clear, confident call to action — “I would welcome the chance to discuss how I can bring this to [Company].” Never end with apologies or excessive thanks.
Frequently asked questions
Do employers actually read cover letters?
Some do, some do not — it varies by company and role. For positions that require strong writing skills (marketing, communications, consulting) they are often read carefully. For most technical roles, less so. The safest approach: write a good, tailored one for every application, since you cannot know which pile you are in.
How long should a cover letter be?
One page maximum, ideally 250 to 300 words. Three short paragraphs is the ideal structure. Longer cover letters are rarely read in full; shorter ones can feel insufficiently considered. The goal is to say exactly enough — not more, not less.
Should a cover letter repeat what is on the resume?
No — it should complement it. Where the resume presents achievements as data points, the cover letter explains the motivation and fit behind them. Sending a cover letter that just summarises the resume is a missed opportunity to make an additional case for yourself.