How to Use ChatGPT to Create a Cover Letter for a New Job

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Do you need help crafting a personal cover letter for a job listing? With some provided information, ChatGPT can easily help you write a great cover letter in seconds. This can take away some of the stress associated with job applications. You'll just need an OpenAI account to get started. This wikiHow will show you how to use OpenAI's ChatGPT to write a compelling and professional cover letter for your next job application.

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Log into your ChatGPT account and start a new chat. Have the job listing and your resume ready.
Generate a prompt with the request, the job description, your resume information, and a word limit.
If necessary, rephrase sections of the response to make it sound more unique and specific to your needs.

Log into https://chat.openai.com/ in a web browser. You must have an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT.

Start a new chat. If this is your first time using ChatGPT, you'll have a new chat open on the home page. Otherwise, click New chat in the top-left corner.

Consider the company and position you're applying for. Most cover letters have a similar formula that includes your work experience, education, and area of expertise. Read the job listing again (if applicable) and note any requirements and responsibilities for the job. This will help ChatGPT craft a more unique cover letter.

Craft your prompt. Start with your initial request for a cover letter, followed by the job description, your experience, and then your word limit. The word limit will help prevent ChatGPT from stopping mid-sentence. Use the following prompt and tailor it as necessary: Write me a cover letter using the following job description and my resume for reference. Keep it under 500 words. [Copy and paste entire job listing here (text only)]. [Copy and paste your entire resume here (text only)] If you don't feel comfortable providing your resume information in ChatGPT itself, you can input it yourself later. ChatGPT will usually provide a field with [two brackets] where you can enter the needed information.

Press ↵ Enter or click the arrow icon. ChatGPT will begin generating your response immediately. If it's struggling to load, ChatGPT may be at capacity, and you may need to try again during non-peak hours.

Edit the cover letter. You can copy and paste the generated cover letter into Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or another word processing program. Reread the cover letter for any grammar or syntax errors. Be sure to edit any empty fields and enter information as needed, such as addresses, names, and headers. Keep in mind that while ChatGPT learns and updates frequently, the system isn't perfect. It's possible to receive false information or answers that seem correct but don't make sense. Be sure to fact-check and reread the cover letter before sending it.

Rephrase sections if necessary. Since ChatGPT has millions of users, it's possible that your cover letter may closely match another's. If you don't want to rephrase sections yourself, you can ask ChatGPT. Do the following: Copy and paste a section back into ChatGPT. Type "rephrase this paragraph". Press Enter. Review the rephrased section. Replace the old section, or rephrase it again.