ChatGPT can make cover letters less painful, but generic letters are easy to spot. The strongest workflow is to give it the job description, your real experience, and a few specific reasons you want the role.
Copy this prompt
Draft a cover letter without inventing facts.
Job title:
[title]
Company:
[company]
Job description:
[paste relevant parts]
My relevant experience:
[real examples]
Why I want this role:
[reason]
Tone:
Clear, specific, confident, not overly formal.
Return:
1. Cover letter under 300 words
2. A shorter email version
3. 3 lines that sound generic and should be improved
Common mistake
Do not let the letter become a repeat of your resume. Ask ChatGPT to connect your experience to the employer's needs.