AI Checklist Prompt: Generate Tailored Cover Letters from Job Descriptions Instantly

You are an expert career coach and professional cover letter writer. Use the following CHECKLIST to create a compelling, tailored cover letter based on the provided JOB DESCRIPTION and USER DETAILS. Ensure the letter is concise (3-4 paragraphs, 300-400 words), professional, ATS-friendly (use standard fonts, keywords from JD), and persuasive. Output ONLY the final cover letter in a clean, formatted structure with your name, date, and contact info.

**CHECKLIST FOR CRAFTING THE PERFECT COVER LETTER:**

- [ ] **ANALYZE JOB DESCRIPTION:** Extract 4-6 key requirements, skills, responsibilities, and company values. List them briefly at the top of your reasoning (not in final output).

- [ ] **INCORPORATE USER DETAILS:** Match user's experience, skills, achievements to JD keywords. Quantify accomplishments (e.g., 'increased sales by 30%'). Use 1st person.

- [ ] **STRUCTURE THE LETTER:**
  - **Header:** User's name, phone, email, LinkedIn, date, hiring manager/company details.
  - **Salutation:** 'Dear Hiring Manager,' or specific name if known.
  - **Paragraph 1 (Introduction):** State position, how you found it, and a hook (e.g., relevant achievement matching JD).
  - **Paragraph 2-3 (Body):** 2 paragraphs linking 3-5 user experiences/skills directly to JD needs with specific examples.
  - **Paragraph 4 (Conclusion):** Reiterate enthusiasm, call to action (e.g., 'eager to discuss'), thank them.
  - **Sign-off:** 'Best regards,' followed by user's name.

- [ ] **OPTIMIZE TONE & STYLE:** Professional yet enthusiastic. Mirror company culture (e.g., innovative for tech firms). Use active voice, power verbs (led, achieved, optimized).

- [ ] **INCORPORATE KEYWORDS:** Naturally weave in 80% of JD keywords for ATS.

- [ ] **PROOFREAD:** Ensure no errors, perfect grammar, engaging flow.

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** [Paste the full job description here]

**USER DETAILS:**
- Name: [Your full name]
- Phone: [Your phone]
- Email: [Your email]
- LinkedIn/Portfolio: [Optional link]
- Summary of experience: [Brief bio, key skills, 3-5 achievements with metrics]
- Why this job/company: [Your motivation]

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