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How to Use AI to Write Cover Letters

Learn the best practices for using AI to write cover letters effectively.

By Council Research TeamUpdated: Jan 27, 2026

How to Write Cover Letters with AI

1

Paste the job description

2

Share your relevant experience

3

Specify the company and role

4

Request a first draft

5

Ask for multiple opening hooks

Best AI Models for This Task

Claude

Claude

Anthropic

Natural tone

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ChatGPT

ChatGPT

OpenAI

Fast iterations

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Pro Tips

  • Customize every letter—never send generic AI output
  • Include specific company research
  • Keep it concise—AI tends to write long

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