How to write a standout cover letter with AI

Capture the job’s key points

Read the job ad and jot down the three most important requirements.

1. Strong communication skills
2. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello)
3. Ability to work with cross‑functional teams

Why? This gives the AI a clear “what the employer cares about” list, so the draft stays focused.

Gather your own selling points

Make a short list of experiences that match the three requirements you just noted.

- Ran weekly updates for a 10‑person team, improving stakeholder satisfaction by 20%
- Managed a product launch using Trello, delivering on time
- Presented quarterly reports to senior leadership, praised for clarity

Why? Feeding the AI with concrete details lets it weave in authentic evidence instead of vague statements.

Write a prompt for the AI

Open your AI chat window and type a prompt that tells the model what you need.

“Write a cover letter for a Project Coordinator role at XYZ Company. The job requires strong communication, experience with Asana or Trello, and teamwork across departments. Use the following details:
- Weekly updates for a 10‑person team improved stakeholder satisfaction by 20%
- Managed a product launch using Trello, delivered on time
- Presented quarterly reports to senior leadership, praised for clarity
Keep the tone professional but friendly, and make sure the letter is under 300 words.” 

Why? A clear prompt (sometimes called an “instruction”) guides the AI to produce exactly what you need.

Review and personalise the draft

When the AI returns a paragraph‑long cover letter, read it carefully.

• Replace any generic phrases (“I am a hard‑working professional”) with your own wording.
• Verify that every claim matches your own experience – if something feels exaggerated, edit it out.
• Add a short sentence that mentions the company by name to show you’ve done your homework.

…I was excited to see that XYZ values cross‑functional collaboration, because at my current role I regularly bring together marketing, design and engineering teams to meet product deadlines.

Why? Humanising the text prevents the letter from sounding like a robot while keeping the AI’s structural help.

Polish the final version

Copy the edited letter into a word processor or directly into the employer’s application portal.

• Check spacing, fonts, and that your name and contact details appear at the top.
• Run a quick spell‑check (most devices have a built‑in checker).
• Save a copy for future reference.

• Is the letter addressed to a specific person (e.g., “Dear Alex”) if the ad provides a name?
• Does the letter stay under one page?
• Is the tone consistent – professional yet personable?