Senior Designer at Linear
320-word letter that opens with a Linear-specific observation, ties the candidate's prior work to Linear's product values, and closes with a low-friction next step. Short version (140 words) for the email body.
Cover Letter Generator — Tailored, Not Generic
Tell us the role, company, your background and motivation and get a tailored cover letter, a short version and a subject line.
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What to do next
- Always edit the AI draft — adding one personal sentence or specific company detail signals 'real human applied'.
- Use the Resume Optimizer alongside this — keep both documents tonally consistent.
- Keep the letter under 350 words; recruiters spend under 60 seconds on each.
- Save the short version for when companies ask for a paragraph instead of a full letter.
- Reuse the structure across applications, but rewrite the opening line every time.
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Examples
Career switcher into product
Letter leads with the why ('after 6 years building features as an engineer, I want to own the why, not just the how'). Frames the switch as additive, not apologetic.
Cold outreach for an unlisted role
Short letter (180 words) used as a LinkedIn message to a hiring manager. Leads with a specific recent product launch the company shipped, ties to the candidate's relevant work, asks for a 15-minute conversation.
What it does
An AI cover letter writer that produces a tailored 280–340 word letter, a ≤150-word short version, a subject line and a list of what was tailored.
When to use it
Use it for every application — never send the same generic letter twice.
Benefits
- Tailored to role + company
- Short version for email
- Subject line + opener
- No clichés or filler
Do cover letters still matter?
Yes — when you're a borderline candidate or you're applying to a competitive role. A great cover letter rarely wins an interview on its own, but a weak or absent one can lose one when the resume is on the bubble.
For early-career and career-switcher applications, cover letters carry significant weight because the resume alone doesn't tell the story. For senior roles where the resume speaks for itself, a short and pointed letter (or a tight LinkedIn message to the hiring manager) often beats a formal letter.
The 4-paragraph structure that consistently works
Paragraph 1 (hook): one specific reason this company / role excites you, in plain language. No 'I am writing to apply for…' openings.
Paragraph 2 (relevance): your strongest 1–2 experiences mapped to the role's biggest needs. Quantify outcomes.
Paragraph 3 (fit): why YOU specifically — what you'd bring beyond the resume bullets. Values, perspective, or a specific recent win.
Paragraph 4 (close): a clear, low-friction next step. 'Happy to share more in a 20-minute call' beats 'I look forward to your response'.
Keep the whole thing under 350 words. Recruiters skim — make every sentence earn its place.
Avoiding the AI tell
AI-written cover letters share a few obvious tells: 'I am passionate about', 'I am writing to apply for', 'I believe my skills align with', and an unbroken march through generic praise. Real letters have texture — a specific company observation, a personal sentence, an opinion.
After generating a draft, swap at least one paragraph for something only you would write. Mention a recent product change, a podcast the founder did, a specific challenge you read about in their job posting. Even one specific detail shifts the letter from 'AI sludge' to 'this person actually did the work'.
When to use the short version
Most modern applications no longer want a full letter — they want a paragraph in a text box, an answer to a custom question, or a LinkedIn message to the hiring manager. The short version (≤150 words) covers the same beats compressed: hook, relevance, ask.
A tight paragraph that respects the reader's time often outperforms a polished full letter that takes twice as long to read. When in doubt about format, send the short version — you can always offer to send a longer one in your follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it sound like AI?
- No — it avoids the obvious AI tells ('passionate', 'I am writing to apply'). Pick the right tone for tighter voice.
- Can I provide the JD?
- Yes — pasting the job description makes the tailoring much sharper.
- Should I edit it?
- Always read once, swap a sentence or two and send — small personal edits beat a perfect generic.