Generate a cover letter from your CV and a job advert
This is the most precise way to create a cover letter: paste your CV and the job advert you are applying to, and get a letter that draws on your real experience while directly addressing what the employer is asking for.
PDF, DOCX or TXT, up to 5 MB
Why this combination produces the best results
A cover letter is strongest when it references specific, real experience from your CV and connects it explicitly to specific, real requirements from the job advert. Using both documents together means the generator can select your most relevant achievement for this particular role rather than a generic one, and can mirror the employer's own language back to them where it is accurate to do so.
What to check before pasting
- Your CV is up to date and includes your most recent, relevant role
- You have copied the full job advert, including the requirements section, not just the job title
- You have decided on a tone, for example formal for a legal role or direct for a fast-paced startup
How the letter is structured
The generated letter typically opens by naming the role and a specific reason for interest, follows with one to two paragraphs connecting your strongest relevant achievement from your CV to a key requirement in the advert, and closes with a brief, confident call to action.
Example of the connection the letter makes
If the advert asks for 'experience managing supplier relationships' and your CV shows you coordinated with three external vendors to reduce delivery delays, the letter will draw that connection explicitly: naming the achievement, the result, and why it prepares you for the requirement in the advert, rather than simply restating your job title.
Editing the result
Always read the generated letter fully before sending it. Confirm every fact matches your CV exactly, adjust any phrase that does not sound like you, and make sure the company name and role title are correct throughout, especially if you generate letters for several applications in one sitting.
After generating your letter
Once you are happy with the letter, run it through the Score tool for a final check, and make sure your CV has also been tailored to the same advert using CV vs Job Match, so both documents tell a consistent, well-aligned story.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the letter after it is generated?
Yes, the generated letter is a strong first draft that you should read through and adjust so it fully sounds like you.
What if the job advert does not list clear requirements?
Include as much of the advert as possible, even the company description, since the tool can still draw useful signals about tone and priorities from it.
Will it use every achievement from my CV?
No, it selects the achievements most relevant to this specific advert rather than listing everything, to keep the letter focused.
Can I generate a different letter for the same job in a different tone?
Yes, you can regenerate with a different tone setting to compare which reads best for the role.
Should I mention the exact job title from the advert?
Yes, referencing the exact title in your opening line shows you are applying with intent rather than sending a generic letter.