Write a cover letter

beginner⏱ Rough guide only: 30 minutes

Last reviewed by Amara Lewis

How do I write a cover letter with AI?

Paste the job advert and three or four true points about your experience into Claude or ChatGPT, and ask for a short, warm, professional letter that doesn't invent anything. Then personalise it with a detail about the company and make sure it sounds like you.

Copy-and-paste prompt

Swap the bits in [square brackets] for your own details.

Write a cover letter for this job: [paste advert]. My relevant experience: [3–4 points, true facts only]. Why I want this role: [reason]. Keep it under 300 words, warm but professional, and don't invent any experience. Use British spelling.

How to do it

  1. Open Claude or ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Copy the prompt below and replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
  3. Read the answer and ask follow-up questions to adjust it.
  4. Check anything important yourself, then save or print the result.

What a good answer looks like

Illustrative example written by the AI My Day team to show the kind of answer you can expect. Real results vary.

Dear Ms Patel, I'm applying for the Office Coordinator role at Greenleaf Architects. For the past three years I've run the front desk at a busy dental practice, managing diaries for six clinicians and handling over 80 patient calls a day. I was drawn to Greenleaf by your community housing projects… I'd welcome the chance to discuss how I can help keep your office running smoothly. Kind regards, Jordan Lee

Recommended tools

Good at matching your real experience to the job advert in a natural tone.

Claude

An AI assistant known for clear, natural writing and handling long documents.

Free planbeginner

ChatGPT

A general-purpose AI assistant you can chat to by typing, talking or sharing photos.

Free planbeginner

Top tips

  • Add one specific detail about the company.
  • Read it aloud – it should sound like you.

Frequently asked questions

Will it make up experience?

It can – tell it not to and check every line.

Should every letter be different?

Yes – tailor each one to the advert.

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