Write a cover letter that matches the job description
Paste the posting, pick a tone, and get an ATS-friendly letter tailored to the role — editable, copyable and ready to send in under a minute.
Tone
Your cover letter will appear here
Fill in the role above — pasting the job description gives the closest keyword match.
Cover letter templates for every situation
Pick the structure that fits your application, then let the generator fill it with your own experience and the posting's keywords.
Standard application
Applying to an advertised role
Hook, proof with metrics, skills match, call to action.
Career change
Switching industry or function
Lead with transferable outcomes and why this pivot makes sense now.
Referral / networking
Someone inside referred you
Name the referral in line one, then prove the fit quickly.
Executive
Director level and above
Scope, P&L, teams led and strategic outcomes over task lists.
How to write a cover letter that gets read
- 1
Open with the role and one reason you fit
Name the job title and the single strongest result you bring. Skip "I am writing to apply for…".
- 2
Prove it with a metric
One paragraph, one story: the problem, what you did, and the measurable outcome — percentage, revenue, time saved or scale.
- 3
Mirror the job description
Use the exact skill wording from the posting so both the recruiter and the ATS see the match immediately.
- 4
Close with a clear next step
Offer availability for a conversation and keep the whole letter to one page.
Cover letter questions, answered
How long should a cover letter be?
Three to four short paragraphs, around 250 to 350 words, on a single page. Recruiters skim, so lead with the role you want and one concrete result.
Do cover letters go through an ATS?
Often yes. Keep it plain text, avoid tables, headers, images and unusual characters, and mirror the exact wording of key skills from the job description.
Should I write a new cover letter for every job?
Tailor at least the opening line and the skills paragraph to each company and job description. That is exactly what the generator does for you.
What should I write if I have no direct experience?
Lead with transferable results — projects, volunteering, coursework or adjacent roles — and connect each one to a requirement listed in the job posting.