How do I create a cover letter?
Press Generate Cover Letter, sign in, choose a resume, add the job details, then pick a template and press Generate Cover Letter again. The editor opens with your draft.
Write your letter
- Open the tool
Go to Cover Letter and press Generate Cover Letter.
- Sign in
Enter your mobile number and the OTP. The letter is saved to this account.
- Choose a resume
Upload a PDF, DOC or DOCX file under 5 MB, or pick one of your saved resumes and press Continue.
Your experience and skills are read from this file.
- Add the job
In Share more info about the job you are applying to, fill in the role and paste the job description, or press Skip.
- Pick a template
On Choose from our best ATS Friendly Templates, enter your first and last name, pick a design and a colour, then press Generate Cover Letter.
- Edit the draft
The editor opens with your letter on the left and the finished page on the right.
If something goes wrong
"The file should be in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format."
WhyThe resume file type is not supported.
FixExport it as PDF and upload again.
"The file size should be less than 5 MB."
WhyThe resume is too heavy.
FixRemove images or compress the PDF.
"Failed to create cover letter"
WhyThe letter could not be created on your account.
FixReload the page and try again. Check your connection first.
The Generate button is greyed out
WhyThe name fields are empty.
FixEnter your first and last name on the template page.
Related questions
How long does it take?
The writing runs in seconds. Most of your time goes on reading the draft and adding a line or two about the company.
Can I start from an existing letter?
Each letter is generated fresh for one job. For a second application, generate a new letter with that posting.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes. The editor stacks the form above the preview and the style bar sits at the bottom of the screen.
