A cover letter is hard to start because the page is empty. AI can give you a first draft in seconds, but only if you give it your real details. Use the prompts below, then rewrite the result in your own words. Replace anything in [brackets] with your own information.
Before you start: gather your facts
AI can only work with what you give it. Collect these first:
- The job title and company name.
- The 3 or 4 main requirements from the job ad.
- 2 or 3 real achievements, with numbers if you have them.
Never let AI invent experience. Employers notice, and you may be asked about it in the interview.
7 prompts for cover letters
1. Write a first draft
You are an experienced career coach. Write a 200-word cover letter for the role of [job title] at [company]. My background: [2 or 3 lines]. Use a confident but friendly tone. Do not invent any experience I have not given you.
2. Match the job ad
Here is a job ad: [paste ad]. List the 5 most important skills they want. Then tell me which of my skills below match: [paste your skills].
3. Find a strong opening line
Give me 5 different opening sentences for a cover letter for [job title]. Avoid cliches such as “I am writing to apply.”
4. Turn duties into achievements
Rewrite these job duties as achievements. Use only the facts and numbers I give you: [paste duties].
5. Make it shorter
Cut this cover letter to 150 words without losing the main points: [paste letter]
6. Check the tone
Read this cover letter and tell me if any part sounds arrogant, vague or too generic. Suggest fixes: [paste letter]
7. Explain a career change
I am moving from [old field] to [new field]. Help me explain in 3 sentences why my experience is useful. My experience: [paste].
Make it sound like you
- Read the letter aloud and remove phrases you would never say.
- Add one specific detail about the company that shows you did your research.
- Check names, dates and spelling yourself.
Keep your information safe
Do not paste private details such as ID numbers, your home address or your phone number into an AI tool.
Next steps
Use our free Prompt Builder to create your own prompts. If your results feel generic, read 5 Common AI Prompt Mistakes and How to Fix Them and How to Write Better Prompts.
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