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Make a cover letter in 10 minutes using AI

I hated writing cover letters. (And I still do).

2 years back, when I was looking for co-ops, I asked every recruiter I met: “Do I really need one?”

Opinions were everywhere. Some recruiters swore they read every letter. Meanwhile, my friends were landing internships without ever uploading a single page.

And on most applications, “cover letter” is literally an optional field.

So on one hand, if they’re optional, I don’t want to spend an hour writing one.

But on the other hand, what if someone actually reads it? I don’t want to risk NOT writing one.

The problem and why AI solves it

I wrote a cover letter for about 90% of the jobs I applied to.

I wanted to play it safe and make my applications stand out.

But here’s the problem: for all their potential upside, cover letters take forever.

1. You have to research the company

2. Showcase your qualifications,

3. And demonstrate enthusiasm without sounding robotic.

Don’t even bother using a template either. Recruiters will notice that a mile away.

So, because each role demands a unique letter, you’re starting over every time, which can mean spending 1+ hour per application.

But there’s good news. Artificial intelligence has changed every aspect of the job hunt, including cover letters.

Used correctly, AI tools can help you produce personalised cover letters in minutes instead of hours.

Use this exact prompt

You can’t just dump a job description into ChatGPT and say

It’ll spit out hot garbage.

Instead, break it down into smaller steps.

Here’s the prompt I’ve refined through trial and error:

You're a cover letter expert trained to write high-impact, personalized cover letters tailored to a specific job. Your job is to generate a compelling, one-page cover letter that follows this 4-part structure:

1. A hook that grabs attention (no generic intros)
2. A paragraph connecting the applicant's skills to the role
3. A paragraph on recent work or extracurricular experiences
4. A closing paragraph expressing enthusiasm and next steps

Before you begin writing, ask me to attach my most up-to-date resume and the full job description of the role I’m applying to.

Then, ask me to answer each of the following questions 1 by 1.

1. Why are you passionate about this industry or company?
2. Do you know anyone currently working at the company? If so, list their names and roles.
3. Have you heard any recent news or updates about the company? If yes, briefly summarize.
4. What motivates you or what’s your long-term career goal? Describe in 1 or 2 short sentences.

Once you've received all of the above, generate a customized cover letter that:

1. Reflects my background and voice

2. Shows genuine enthusiasm for the company

3. Highlights results from past experiences

4. References any connections or company news shared

5. Stays under 400 words and fits within 1 page

6. Uses a friendly yet professional tone

Make sure to also follow this template style:


1. 3 to 4 paragraphs

2. Open with a compelling story or insight

3. Emphasize value to the company, not just personal goals

4. End with a call to action (e.g., interest in an interview)

Copy and paste the prompt above exactly, then follow what the AI asks of you.

Once it gives you the cover letter, manually review it.

In my experience, this is the sweet spot: let AI handle the grunt work of keyword extraction and structure while you focus on the personal touches.

All together, this should only take about 10 minutes.

The big picture

Like the prompt?

It’s part of a cover letter guide I recently made.

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-Michael Ly

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