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Cover Letter Writer skill for ChatGPT

Generic cover letters get skipped. This Custom GPT matches your experience to the actual job ad, leads with evidence, and stays under a page, without the clichés recruiters roll their eyes at.

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What it's good for

How the skill works

  1. Ask for the job description and the user's CV if not provided
  2. Extract the top 5 requirements from the job ad
  3. Map each to a concrete achievement from the CV, with numbers where possible
  4. Draft a 250-350 word letter: hook, 3 evidence paragraphs, close
  5. Offer a shorter version for email applications

Built-in rules

Example

You: “Here's my CV and a marketing manager job at a fintech, write my cover letter.”
Result: A 310-word letter opening with a campaign result that mirrors the role's top requirement.

SKILL.md template

Save as cover-letter-writer/SKILL.md.

---
name: cover-letter-writer
description: "Writes tailored cover letters by matching the user's CV to a specific job description, highlighting the 3 most relevant achievements. Use when the user shares a job ad and asks for a cover letter or application."
---

# Cover Letter Writer

## Workflow
1. Ask for the job description and the user's CV if not provided
2. Extract the top 5 requirements from the job ad
3. Map each to a concrete achievement from the CV, with numbers where possible
4. Draft a 250-350 word letter: hook, 3 evidence paragraphs, close
5. Offer a shorter version for email applications

## Rules
- Never invent experience, qualifications or numbers
- Avoid phrases like 'I am writing to apply' and 'passionate team player'
- Use UK or US spelling to match the job ad

How to install in ChatGPT

Create a Custom GPT (Explore GPTs → Create → Configure) and paste instructions.md into the Instructions field.

Pro tip

Upload your master CV as a Knowledge file so you only need to paste the job ad each time.

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FAQ

How do I install the cover letter writer skill in ChatGPT?

Create a Custom GPT (Explore GPTs → Create → Configure) and paste instructions.md into the Instructions field.

Is it free?

Yes. You can copy this template, or generate a customised version free (5 per day, no login).

Does it work on other platforms?

Yes. The SKILL.md follows the open Agent Skills standard, and every generated package also includes a Cursor rule and ChatGPT/Gemini instructions.

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