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Cover letter writer

Paste the job post. Lettr writes a short, specific cover letter from your own resume, ready to edit and send. Your first one is free.

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The four-part cover letter

  1. 1

    Opening (2 lines)

    The role you're applying for, and one line on why you're a strong fit. Skip "I am writing to apply".

  2. 2

    Proof (1 short paragraph)

    Two achievements from your resume that match what the job asks for, with numbers.

  3. 3

    Why them (2-3 lines)

    Something specific about the company: a product, a market, a value. Shows you're not mass-applying.

  4. 4

    Close (1-2 lines)

    Say you'd welcome a conversation. Sign off with your name and phone number.

Example (fictional)

Dear Hiring Team,

I'm applying for the Product Marketing Manager role at Northwind. I've spent six years taking B2B software to market, and your focus on small businesses is exactly where I've done my best work.

At Brightline I led four launches that brought in 1,800 qualified leads, and rebuilt our email programme to lift open rates from 18% to 27%. Both came from talking to customers first and writing in their words, which your job post asks for.

I'd love to bring that to Northwind's expansion into India and would welcome a conversation.

Regards,
Aisha Mehra · +91 98000 00000

Questions

Do I still need a cover letter?

Often, yes. Many recruiters skip them, but for competitive roles, career changes and small companies a short, specific letter can tip the balance. A generic one does nothing, which is why Lettr writes it from your own resume and the actual job post.

How long should a cover letter be?

Under a page: three or four short paragraphs, about 200-320 words.

Is it free?

A free Lettr account writes your first cover letter free. Pro has no limit and uses our best writing model.

Will it make things up?

No. It only uses achievements that are in your resume. Read it through and add a personal line before you send it.

One resume, a tailored letter for every job

Lettr writes each cover letter from your resume and the job post, then checks your ATS score for that job.

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