Cover letters – a love-hate relationship. You want to have one but you don't know where to start. We're here to help!
In this article, we'll discuss how to leverage our Cover Letter Generator to build a cover letter specific to the job you're applying to.
Head to Your Resume Builder
If you haven't already, you will be prompted to import an already-existing resume or your LinkedIn profile. If you've used the Resume Builder before, you can open a resume you're already working on!
Navigate to the Cover Letter Generator
With an open resume, click on the "Cover Letter" option in the toolbar towards the top of the page.
Upon selecting "Cover Letter," a generator will appear on the right-hand side of the builder.
Match a Job
In order to leverage the Cover Letter Generator, your resume must be matched to a job. If you're not matched to a job, you'll see the below:
In the dropdown, you'll find any job you've added to your Job Tracker. Unsure of how to add jobs to your Job Tracker? You can do so manually or via Teal's Google Chrome Extension.
By matching your resume to a job, the Cover Letter Generator will pull details directly from the Job Description alongside your resume to make the cover letter relevant.
You can switch jobs at any time by selecting "Switch Job."
Note: If you have already generated a Cover Letter, make sure to export it or copy it to your desktop. It will not be stored once you have switched jobs!
Generate a Cover Letter
Now that you have matched your resume to a job, click the "Write with AI" button to generate a cover letter!
As a free Teal member, you have 3 Cover Letter Generation credit to leverage!
As a Teal+ member, you have unlimited Cover Letter Generation credits to leverage.
For more information on Teal vs Teal+, check out our overview HERE.
Customize Your Cover Letter
After generating your cover letter, you'll be brought to your Customization screen to decide on the length, tone, and special inclusions from the job description for the cover letter.
Length
Choose from three different length options: "Short," "Medium," and "Long."
Tone
Choose from "Casual," "Formal," or "Match Job Description."
Job Description
Select responsibilities or qualifications from the job description to inform the cover letter generation.
Custom Prompt
Provide a few of your own qualifications for the cover letter generation. Click "Load an Example" for help!
Apply the Customizations
Click "Apply," and the cover letter will begin generating. It may take a minute for your resume details and the job description to be digested!
Once complete, you'll have a full cover letter to read through, edit, and then copy into your application documents!
As with any AI product, we always recommend reading through the generated text, confirming everything written is accurate, and making any changes necessary.
The AI doesn't know you and your experiences outside of what it's contextualizing from your input details! So, be sure you take a moment to review and adjust as needed.
Where should I go from here?
Ready to export your cover letter? Follow the steps to do so HERE.
Looking to learn more about cover letter development? Check out our blog post on impactful cover letters with tips and tricks for making your cover letter count!
Want to customize your resume more? We recommend checking out this article next: Sorting Your Resume Details Manually or Chronologically.
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