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How I Use AI to Generate Tailored Cover Letters in Seconds
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How I Use AI to Generate Tailored Cover Letters in Seconds

via Dev.to TutorialAlex19h ago

I applied to 47 jobs last year. Each one needed a tailored cover letter. At 30 minutes per letter, that's 23 hours of writing "I am excited to apply for the position of..." Now I generate them in 10 seconds. Here's how. Why Generic Templates Don't Work Hiring managers read hundreds of applications. They can spot a template in the first sentence. "I was thrilled to see your opening for..." — that's a template. Every applicant sends it. What works: specific references to the company's problems, matched with your exact experience. That takes research and writing time. Or it takes AI that does both instantly. The Technique The secret is giving the AI three things: The full job description (copy-paste from the listing) Your background (3-5 bullet points of relevant experience) Constraints (length, tone, specific things to mention) Write a cover letter for this job. 3 paragraphs max. Match my experience to their requirements. Mention one specific thing about the company that shows I research

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