Is your cover letter good enough to send?
Paste your cover letter, and the job posting if you have it. You get a score, a checklist of what a hiring manager will notice, and the edits to make first.
How it works
- Paste your cover letter.
- Add the job posting for a check against what the employer asked for.
- Get a score and a checklist covering the opening, the proof, the fit and the close.
- Edit and check again.
Questions people ask
What makes a cover letter weak?
Starting with 'I am writing to apply', repeating your resume, general claims without proof, and a letter that could be sent to any company.
How long should a cover letter be?
Around 200 to 300 words, a third to half a page.
Is my letter stored?
No. It is read and discarded.
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How to write a cover letter
Learn the exact structure for a cover letter that gets read, with examples and a system for tailoring one per job without starting from scratch.
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Is a cover letter necessary?
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