How to use AI to write a Winning Cover Letter (With Ready-to-Use Prompts!)

March 11, 2025(Last edited on: March 12, 2025)

How to use AI to write a Winning Cover Letter (With Ready-to-Use Prompts!)

The job hunting process can be broken down into five key stages:

Setting Career Goals ——> Application Materials Preparation ——> Interview ——> Offer

Among these, the application materials preparation stage is crucial —— it determines whether you even get a chance to interview. This stage primarily involves two essential documents:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

In the previous article, we talked about how to optimize keywords to make your resume pass the ATS(Applicant tracking systems).

While your resume highlights your hard skills and relevant experience, a cover letter is a place to showcase your career motivation, demonstrate cultural fit, and present your unique proposition.

The 5 rules of a GOOD cover letter

  • Brief self-introduction:
    • Clearly state who you are and why you are applying
    • Address the cover letter to a specific person if possible
    • Engage the reader with an attention-grabbing opening hook
  • Relevant experience & quantidiable achievements
    • Highlight your top skills & experience that directly relevant ones
    • Use quantifiable data
  • Connection to the company's mission and values
    • Demostrate why you're interested in this company
    • Reference their culture, mission, or recent projects to show you've done some research
    • Align your values & career goals with the company's objectives
  • Strong closing statement
    • Express enthusiasm for the role
    • Include a clear call to action
  • Other Pro tips for formatting
    • Keep the cover letter short (250-400 words, 1 page, 3-4 paragraphs)
    • Use white space & structured formatting for readability
    • Maintain a confident & professional tone

Now you know the rules, you can simply ask AI to help you to write, and here is the prompt!

💡 I am applying for the [Job Title] position at [Company name]

If you have already written a cover letter, you can also use the AI tool to improve an existing cover letter:

💡 Here is my current cover letter:

A great cover letter grabs attention, highlights key achievements, and coonects with the company's mission. With AI, you can craft a polished, compelling cover letter in minutes!

Want an interview-winning cover letter? Try these AI prompts today and watch your job applications stand out!