How to structure a cover letter
A strong cover letter has three parts. The opening names the role and gives one concrete reason you fit it — ideally a result, not an adjective. The middle takes two or three requirements from the job description and matches each one with evidence from your experience. The close restates your interest in one sentence and asks for a conversation.
Keep it under a page: 250–400 words is the range most hiring managers read to the end. Use the company's name and the exact job title, and mirror a few key phrases from the listing so the letter reinforces what your CV already shows.
Cover letters and ATS software
Many applicant tracking systems store the cover letter alongside your CV, and recruiters can search both. Using the same skill names the employer uses — “stakeholder management” rather than “working with people” — makes your application easier to find. The generator picks these terms from the listing you paste and places them naturally, without keyword stuffing.
