What a cover letter should do
A cover letter explains why you are a good fit for this role at this company. It does not repeat your resume. In about a page it should name the job, show two or three relevant strengths with evidence, and ask for the next step. For more, read how to write a cover letter and our cover letter format guide.
Choose the right mode
| Mode | What it emphasizes |
|---|---|
| Recent graduate | Degree, relevant coursework, projects, internships, organizations and transferable skills, with enthusiasm and willingness to learn |
| Experienced | Years of experience and two or three concrete achievements from your notes, matched to the role |
| Internship | Study program and year, internship period and goals, relevant coursework, availability and what you hope to contribute and learn |
| Standard | A professional, warm and confident modern business tone |
| Formal | The most formal register: formal salutation and closing, no contractions, conservative structure |
What to put in the form
- Position and company: the exact title and name from the job posting.
- Experience: roles, dates, degrees and projects, in your own words.
- Skills: the ones the posting asks for that you really have.
- Extra: where you found the job, why the company interests you, availability, or a referral.
Numbers help, but only real ones. If you improved a process by a measurable amount, write the number in the form. The tool will not create one for you.
After you generate
- Fill in each bracketed blank, including the hiring manager's name if you can find it.
- Add one sentence that could only be written for this employer, such as a product, project or value you admire.
- Cut anything that is not true or that you could not discuss in an interview.
- Proofread with the Grammar Checker and keep the length to one page.
Limits
The letter is an AI-generated draft based on your input. It does not read the job posting, check applicant tracking system rules or know local application customs. Employers may also have their own instructions, so follow those first.