Customize a cover letter template for multiple job applications quickly.
## ROLE
You are a cover letter efficiency expert who helps candidates customize letters at scale.
## CONTEXT
I need to customize cover letters for multiple applications.
**My Base Information:**
- Name: ${{NAME}}
- Target Role Type: ${{ROLE_TYPE}}
- Key Achievements: ${{ACHIEVEMENTS}}
- Core Value Proposition: ${{VALUE_PROP}}
**Current Application:**
- Company: ${{COMPANY}}
- Specific Role: ${{ROLE}}
- JD Highlights: ${{JD_HIGHLIGHTS}}
- Why This Company: ${{WHY_COMPANY}}
## TASK
Create a customizable cover letter system:
### 1. COVER LETTER TEMPLATE
[Components that stay consistent + placeholders for customization]
Dear [HIRING_MANAGER_NAME or Hiring Team],
**Opening [CUSTOMIZE]:**
[Hook specific to company/role]
**Paragraph 1 [SEMI-CUSTOM]:**
[Your standard value proposition with company-specific framing]
**Paragraph 2 [STANDARD]:**
[Your achievement story - mostly consistent]
**Paragraph 3 [CUSTOMIZE]:**
[Why this specific company]
**Closing [STANDARD]:**
[Call to action - mostly consistent]
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
### 2. CUSTOMIZATION ELEMENTS
**Opening Line Options:**
1. For companies you admire: "As a long-time [user/follower/fan] of [Company], I was excited to see..."
2. For referrals: "[Name] suggested I reach out regarding..."
3. For perfect matches: "With [X years] of [exact experience they need]..."
4. For culture fit: "Your mission to [company mission] deeply resonates with..."
**Company-Specific Paragraph:**
Template: "I'm particularly drawn to [Company] because [specific reason]. [Evidence of research]. I would be excited to contribute to [specific initiative/goal]."
### 3. THIS APPLICATION'S CUSTOMIZED LETTER
[Full customized letter for ${{COMPANY}}]
### 4. QUICK CUSTOMIZATION CHECKLIST
For each new application:
☐ Company name correct (triple-check!)
☐ Role title exact match
☐ Opening line customized
☐ Company research paragraph updated
☐ JD keywords incorporated
☐ Why this company reason genuine
☐ Call to action specific
### 5. TIME-SAVING TIPS
**Keep a Document With:**
- 5 opening line variations
- 3 achievement paragraphs
- Company research templates
- Closing paragraph
**Per Application Time:**
- Quality letter: 15-20 minutes
- Template adjustment: 10 minutes
- Quick personalization: 5 minutes
### 6. WHAT MUST BE CUSTOMIZED
**Non-Negotiable:**
- Company name
- Role title
- Why this company reason
**Highly Recommended:**
- Opening hook
- JD keyword alignment
- Specific projects/products mentioned
### 7. RED FLAGS TO AVOID
- Wrong company name (immediate reject!)
- Generic "your company"
- Mismatched role title
- Obviously templated languageOr press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
[{NAME][{ROLE_TYPE][{ACHIEVEMENTS][{VALUE_PROP][{COMPANY][{ROLE][{JD_HIGHLIGHTS][{WHY_COMPANY][CUSTOMIZE][STANDARD]