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Cover Letter Writing
Many jobs require a cover letter.
But most job seekers HATE writing them.
Here's a 7 step process for writing a job-winning cover letter in <5 minutes:
But most job seekers HATE writing them.
Here's a 7 step process for writing a job-winning cover letter in <5 minutes:
1/ Does Anyone Read Cover Letters?
74% of employers don't read cover letters, BUT
53% of employers prefer candidates who submit cover letters.
If you want to win more jobs, you should include a personalized cover letter.
But you shouldn't spend tons of time on it.
How?
74% of employers don't read cover letters, BUT
53% of employers prefer candidates who submit cover letters.
If you want to win more jobs, you should include a personalized cover letter.
But you shouldn't spend tons of time on it.
How?
2/ Leveraging Generative AI
You've probably heard of ChatGPT.
If not, it's an AI tool that can perform tasks for you (like write cover letters).
I tested it out and was able to write a highly personalized cover letter in less than 5 minutes.
It only requires 5 simple steps:
You've probably heard of ChatGPT.
If not, it's an AI tool that can perform tasks for you (like write cover letters).
I tested it out and was able to write a highly personalized cover letter in less than 5 minutes.
It only requires 5 simple steps:
3/ Start With Your Resume + Target JD
First, open up a copy of your resume.
Second, open up the page for the target job description that you want to write this cover letter for.
Third, open up a new ChatGPT window (chat.openai.com)
First, open up a copy of your resume.
Second, open up the page for the target job description that you want to write this cover letter for.
Third, open up a new ChatGPT window (chat.openai.com)
4/ Ask ChatGPT To Write A Draft
Copy + paste this into ChatGPT:
"Write me a personalized cover letter explaining why I'm a great candidate for this job. The job title is [Job Title], the company is [Company Name], and here is the job description: [Paste Job Description]"
Ex:
Copy + paste this into ChatGPT:
"Write me a personalized cover letter explaining why I'm a great candidate for this job. The job title is [Job Title], the company is [Company Name], and here is the job description: [Paste Job Description]"
Ex:
5/ Ask ChatGPT To Personalize It
While the current draft is tailored to the role, it doesn't include anything about you!
Let's fix that.
Now ask ChatGPT the following:
"Revise and personalize this cover letter using my resume: [Paste Resume Content]"
Ex:
While the current draft is tailored to the role, it doesn't include anything about you!
Let's fix that.
Now ask ChatGPT the following:
"Revise and personalize this cover letter using my resume: [Paste Resume Content]"
Ex:
6/ Watch The Magic Happen
ChatGPT will take the data from the job description and your resume to write a cover letter that leverages your experience to tailor the content to the job you're targeting!
I'm including a screenshot of what it wrote me here.
But we're not done yet!
ChatGPT will take the data from the job description and your resume to write a cover letter that leverages your experience to tailor the content to the job you're targeting!
I'm including a screenshot of what it wrote me here.
But we're not done yet!
7/ Proofread & Edit
While this process is amazing, it should only be used to create a base of content.
You still need to read and revise your cover letter to make sure it's authentic and accurate.
The idea is that ChatGPT does 80% of the work and you do the rest in <5 minutes!
While this process is amazing, it should only be used to create a base of content.
You still need to read and revise your cover letter to make sure it's authentic and accurate.
The idea is that ChatGPT does 80% of the work and you do the rest in <5 minutes!
8/ Want A Deeper Dive?
1. Give me a follow (@austinbelcak)
2. Check out the video below. I walk through this entire process in detail so you can follow along:
1. Give me a follow (@austinbelcak)
2. Check out the video below. I walk through this entire process in detail so you can follow along:
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