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How do I write a cover letter when I have never made one?

You will get help writing a simple, warm cover letter for a job you want.

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A cover letter is a short note to a job you want. It says why you fit and why you care. Many people find it tricky at first.

You do not need big words. You just need to share your skills and why you like the job. That is enough.

ChatGPT can help you write one. You give it the job and a few facts about you. It writes a warm draft you can adjust.

Try this
  1. Find the job title and a few things the job asks for.
  2. Open ChatGPT and start a new message.
  3. Share the job details and your matching skills.
  4. Ask for a short, warm cover letter.
  5. Read it, add your own voice, and send it.
A message you can copy

Help me write a short, warm cover letter. The job is [job title] at [company]. It asks for [a few things from the listing]. My matching skills are [your skills]. Keep it simple and friendly.

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Keep it to a few short paragraphs. One page is plenty.

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