How to write a cover letter
- Fill in the details. Your name and contact details, the job title, the company and the hiring manager if you know their name.
- Write the letter. Add your experience, top skills and one achievement, click Write my letter, then edit the draft so it sounds like you.
- Download. Choose US Letter or A4 and download a PDF or a Word (DOCX) file, or copy the text into an online application.
Popular uses for Cover Letter Generator
- Apply for jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed, Workday or a company careers site.
- Write a cover letter for an internship or your first job after college.
- Explain a career change in a clear, one-page letter.
What a good cover letter includes
- Opening: the job you are applying for and one line on why you fit.
- Middle: two or three skills that match the job ad, backed by a result with a number (grew sales by 20%, served 60 customers a day).
- Why this company: one specific reason, from their website or the job ad.
- Closing: thank them and ask for an interview.
Keep it to one page, about 250 to 400 words; check with the word counter.
Tips that get interviews
- Address the hiring manager by name when you can find it on LinkedIn or the company site.
- Use the same words as the job ad for skills, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) match them.
- Do not repeat your resume; tell the story behind one achievement.
- Send it as PDF unless the employer asks for Word.
- Need a resume too? Use the resume maker.
Frequently asked questions
Is this cover letter generator free?
Yes. Write and download as many cover letters as you like, as PDF or Word, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Does it use AI?
No. It fills a proven cover letter structure with your own details, so nothing is invented. Always read and personalise the draft before sending it.
How long should a cover letter be?
One page: three or four short paragraphs, about 250 to 400 words.
Should I send my cover letter as PDF or Word?
PDF keeps the layout the same on every computer, so it is the safer choice unless the employer asks for Word.
Is my information saved?
Only in this browser, so you can come back and write the next letter faster. Nothing is sent to our server.
How do I address a cover letter without a name?
Use "Dear Hiring Manager". The generator does this when you leave the hiring manager field empty.
How this works: the letter is written and saved as PDF or Word in your browser. Your details are kept only in this browser for next time; nothing is sent to our server.