Write a Cover Letter in SECONDS with Chat GPT 🤯, by AdviceWithErin on YouTube. 4 min 45 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 45 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Read the job advert and note the role, company name, and top three skills the employer asks for. This gives ChatGPT clear targets to write around.
Open ChatGPT and start a new chat. Paste the job description, then add your resume highlights or a few bullet points about your relevant experience.
Ask ChatGPT to write a one-page cover letter for that exact role and company. Tell it to use your details and match the job advert.
Set the tone and length you want, such as formal, friendly, or concise, and ask for three or four short paragraphs.
Read the draft and check the company name, job title, and hiring manager. Delete any claim you cannot support with real experience.
Rewrite the opening line in your own words and add one specific result, project, or story from your work.
Cut generic phrases, repeated words, and anything that sounds robotic. Keep the letter to one page.
Proofread for spelling, grammar, and correct contact details. Save the file as a PDF with your name and the job title.
Tips and common mistakes
Paste the exact job advert, because ChatGPT picks up keywords and requirements from it.
Never let ChatGPT invent employers, dates, skills, or achievements. Check every fact yourself.
Mirror the company's tone, but keep the letter sounding like you.
Keep it to one page and put your most relevant experience in the first paragraph.
Questions
Can I use ChatGPT for a cover letter?
Yes, as a drafting tool. Treat the first output as a rough draft and edit it so it reflects your real experience and voice.
What should I paste into ChatGPT?
Paste the job description, your resume highlights, and any details about the company or role you want the letter to mention.
How long should a cover letter be?
One page is standard. Aim for three or four short paragraphs, with the most relevant points first.
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