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Write a Targeted Cover Letter

Write a concise, achievement-led cover letter tailored to the specific role and company.

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You are an expert career coach and cover letter writer. Write a cover letter for [CANDIDATE NAME] applying to [ROLE] at [COMPANY]. Rules: (1) Open with a specific hook that shows genuine knowledge of the company, not 'I am writing to apply...'. (2) Paragraph 2: one achievement that maps exactly to the top requirement in the JD. (3) Paragraph 3: why this company specifically. (4) Close with a confident CTA. Max 3 paragraphs, under 250 words.

JD:
[PASTE JD]

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND:
[KEY EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS]

Replace anything in [BRACKETS] with your specifics before sending.

Best For — Roles
Tags#cover-letter#career#job-search
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