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Cover Letter Generator

  • 100% free
  • No sign-up
  • Runs in your browser

Enter the job, the company, your strongest achievements and the skills they ask for, then choose a tone. A complete cover letter appears instantly: opening, achievements, skills, why this company and a closing. Click the letter to edit it, press “Try different wording” for another version, and copy it or download a PDF.

You

The job

Your cover letter · click to edit

Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

The structure of a strong cover letter

  1. Opening: the job you're applying for, where you saw it, and one line on why you're a good fit.
  2. Proof: two or three achievements with numbers. This is the part recruiters remember.
  3. Match: the skills from the job advert that you already have.
  4. Why them: one honest sentence about why you want to work for this company in particular.
  5. Close: thank them and say you'd welcome an interview.

The generator follows this structure and fills it with your details. Keep the finished letter to 250–400 words, about three-quarters of a page.

Choosing a tone

  • Professional suits most jobs, large companies, banks, government and law.
  • Enthusiastic works well for start-ups, creative roles, charities and customer-facing jobs.
  • Short & direct is ideal for applications by email or LinkedIn message, or when the advert asks for a brief note.

Make it yours

A generated letter is a strong first draft, not the final version. Recruiters read hundreds of letters and notice generic ones. Before sending:

  • Add one specific detail about the company: a recent project, product or value that genuinely interests you.
  • Use the exact job title and the company's name for the role, as written in the advert.
  • Replace any phrase that doesn't sound like you.
  • Check the readability with the readability checker and the length with the word counter.

Writing achievements that stand out

Weak: Responsible for social media. Strong: Grew Instagram followers from 3,000 to 41,000 in a year, bringing in 12% of online sales.

Use the pattern action + result + number. If you don't have exact figures, estimates with "about" or "over" are fine, as long as they're honest.

Dear Hiring Manager or a name?

A name is better: check the advert, the company website or LinkedIn for the recruiter or team leader. If you use a name, British English closes with "Yours sincerely"; if you write "Dear Hiring Manager", the traditional British close is "Yours faithfully". The generator picks the right one. In American English, "Sincerely" works for both.

Pair your letter with a matching CV from the resume builder. Everything stays in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How do I write a cover letter quickly?

Fill in the job, company, your top achievements and matching skills, choose a tone, and the generator writes a complete letter you can edit and download.

How long should a cover letter be?

Between 250 and 400 words, about three-quarters of a page.

Is it okay to use a cover letter generator?

Yes, as a starting point. Always personalise it with a detail about the company and your own voice before sending.

Can I download the cover letter as a PDF?

Yes. Press Download PDF after making your edits. You can also copy it or save it as a text file.

Should I write Yours sincerely or Yours faithfully?

In British English, use Yours sincerely when you know the person’s name and Yours faithfully with Dear Hiring Manager. The generator chooses for you.

Last updated October 2026 · More student tools