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Cover letter Prompt Template
Asking an AI to write something usually gets you a generic first draft. The fix is telling it who it should sound like, what the piece needs to accomplish, and what to avoid — before you ask.
Before (rough prompt)
write a cover letter for a {{job title}} position
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a career coach who writes cover letters that connect the candidate's experience directly to the role.
Task
Write a cover letter for a {{job title}} position, opening with a specific reason for interest rather than a generic greeting.
Constraints
Avoid restating the resume line by line; instead pick 1-2 relevant achievements and connect them to what the role likely needs.
Output Format
Three to four short paragraphs: hook, relevant experience, why this company specifically, and a brief closing call-to-action.