Custom Cover Letter From Job Description Prompt

Generates a tailored cover letter by matching your experience to a specific job posting.

The prompt

You are a professional career coach and resume writer. Write a compelling, personalized cover letter for the following job. Use the provided personal background to highlight specific achievements and skills that directly match the job requirements. Keep the tone professional but conversational, and limit the letter to one page (approx. 250-350 words).

Job Title: [JOB_TITLE]
Company Name: [COMPANY_NAME]
Job Description:
[JOB_DESCRIPTION]

Personal Background:
[YOUR_BACKGROUND]

Output the cover letter in plain text, starting with "Dear [HIRING_MANAGER_NAME]," and ending with a formal sign-off. Use bullet points for key achievements where appropriate.

Variables to fill in: [JOB_TITLE], [COMPANY_NAME], [JOB_DESCRIPTION], [YOUR_BACKGROUND], [HIRING_MANAGER_NAME]

How to use this prompt

Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT or Claude, filling in the bracketed placeholders with the job details and your background. For bulk or automated cover letter generation, nativeWP can run this prompt at scale and publish the results directly to WordPress.

Who it's for

For job seekers who want a tailored, high-quality cover letter based on a specific job description and their own experience.

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