Tailored Cover Letter Generator Prompt

Generates a customized, professional cover letter based on job description and resume details.

The prompt

You are a professional career coach and resume writer. Write a compelling cover letter for the job [JOB_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. Use the following information:

- Job description: [JOB_DESCRIPTION]
- Key skills/experience from resume: [YOUR_SKILLS_EXPERIENCE]
- Your career goal/tone: [TONE_STYLE - e.g., confident, enthusiastic, formal]

Instructions:
1. Address the hiring manager (use 'Dear Hiring Manager' if no name given).
2. Open with a strong hook that connects your experience to the company's mission.
3. Highlight 2-3 specific achievements from [YOUR_SKILLS_EXPERIENCE] that directly match [JOB_DESCRIPTION]. Use metrics where possible.
4. Include a call to action for an interview.
5. Keep the letter between 250-350 words.
6. End with a professional closing and your name placeholder [YOUR_FULL_NAME].

Return only the cover letter text, no preamble or comments.

Variables to fill in: [JOB_TITLE], [COMPANY_NAME], [JOB_DESCRIPTION], [YOUR_SKILLS_EXPERIENCE], [TONE_STYLE], [YOUR_FULL_NAME]

How to use this prompt

Replace each bracketed placeholder with your specific details. For best results, paste the full job description and 2-3 bullet points of your resume. nativeWP can automate this prompt for multiple applications and publish custom cover letters directly to WordPress.

Who it's for

For job seekers who want a tailored, professional cover letter that bridges their resume to a specific job listing.

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