Generate a cover letter from a short brief about yourself
If you do not have a polished CV ready yet, you can still generate a strong cover letter. Describe your background, skills and the type of role you are targeting in a few sentences, and get a complete draft to build on.
PDF, DOCX or TXT, up to 5 MB
When this tool is the right choice
This generator is useful for early-stage job seekers who have not finished building their CV, for people applying speculatively to a company without a specific advert, or for anyone who prefers to describe their experience in their own words rather than pasting a formatted document.
Writing a useful brief
The quality of the letter depends on how specific your brief is. A brief like 'I want a marketing job' gives the generator very little to work with. A brief like 'I have three years of experience running social media for a small retail business, grew our Instagram following from 3,000 to 12,000, and I'm looking for a marketing coordinator role at a growing company' gives it real material to build a persuasive letter from.
What to include in your brief
- Your current or most recent role, or your field of study if you are a student or recent graduate
- One or two concrete achievements or responsibilities, ideally with a rough number
- The type of role and industry you are targeting
- Any specific company or reason for interest, if applicable
- Anything unusual about your situation worth explaining, such as a career change or relocation
Example brief and resulting letter direction
Brief: 'Recent graduate in business administration, did a six-month internship in an accounts team reconciling supplier invoices, looking for an entry-level finance assistant role.' From this, the generator would produce a letter that leads with enthusiasm and relevant coursework, highlights the internship achievement specifically, and frames the candidate's attention to detail and eagerness to learn as strengths appropriate for an entry-level finance position.
Turning the letter into a full application
Once you have a letter you like, use it as a guide for building your CV too, since the achievements and framing you described are exactly what should appear there as well. The CV Builder tool can help you turn the same details into a formatted, ATS-friendly CV.
Reviewing before you send
Read the generated letter carefully and correct anything that overstates your experience. Since this tool works from a short description rather than your full history, double-check numbers, dates and job titles for accuracy before sending it to an employer.
Frequently asked questions
How long should my brief be?
Three to six sentences is usually enough, as long as it includes at least one specific, concrete example rather than only general statements.
Can I use this if I have no work experience at all?
Yes, describe your studies, coursework projects, volunteering or extracurricular activities instead, and the generator will build the letter around those.
Will the letter mention a specific company if I do not name one?
No, if you do not name a company the letter will stay general so you can add the company details yourself before sending.
Can I generate a CV from the same brief?
This tool generates a cover letter. To build a matching CV from similar details, use the CV Builder tool.
What if the generated letter sounds too generic?
Add more specific detail to your brief, particularly a concrete achievement or number, and regenerate for a more tailored result.