AI Prompts / Cover letter prompts
ChatGPT prompts for cover letters
Updated: 19 Oct 2026 · 7 prompts
Recruiters recognise generic AI letters quickly. These prompts force the AI to use your real examples and the job ad – paste both and edit the result in your own words.
First draft from the job ad
Write a cover letter (max. 300 words) for the job below. Use only facts from my notes. Structure: specific opening (why this company/role), 2 short paragraphs with my examples matched to the 3 most important requirements, confident closing with availability. No clichés ('I am writing to apply', 'team player').
Job ad:
[paste]
My notes and examples:
[paste]5 strong opening lines
Give me 5 different opening sentences for a cover letter for [job] at [company]. Each must be specific (mention the company, product or a requirement) and must not start with 'I'.
Career change letter
Write a cover letter for a career change from [old field] to [new field]. Explain the reason in one positive sentence, connect 3 transferable skills to the job ad with real examples from my notes, and show what I have already done to prepare (courses, projects). Job ad: [paste] Notes: [paste]
Internship / apprenticeship
Write a short, friendly cover letter for an [internship/apprenticeship] as [role] at [company]. I am [age] and [school/studies]. My interests and experiences: [list]. Show motivation with concrete examples, not adjectives. Max. 250 words.
Unsolicited application
Write an unsolicited application email to [company] for a role in [area]. Mention what I know about the company ([facts]), which problem I could help with, and ask for a short call. Max. 180 words.
Make it sound like me
Here is a cover letter and a short text I wrote myself. Rewrite the cover letter so it matches the style of my own text (sentence length, word choice). Remove anything that sounds generic or exaggerated. Cover letter: [paste] My own text: [paste]
Recruiter check
Read this cover letter as a recruiter who has 60 seconds. What sticks? What is vague, repeated or sounds like AI? Give 5 concrete improvements with rewritten sentences. [paste]
Tips for better results
- Give the AI 2–3 real examples from your work; without them every letter sounds the same.
- Delete phrases you would never say out loud.
- Keep it to one page – ideally 250–350 words.
Questions
Will recruiters notice an AI cover letter?
Generic ones, often yes. Real examples, the company's specifics and your own phrasing make the difference.
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