Agent skill · writing content · claude-office-skills
cover-letter
>
Why this skill is useful
Provides templates and structured guidance for writing tailored cover letters, which the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-01-31. 363 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Cover Letter Overview This skill helps you write personalized, compelling cover letters that effectively communicate your value to potential employers and increase your chances of landing interviews. Use Cases: Job applications Career transitions Internal transfers Referral introductions Speculative applications How to Use 1. Share the job posting or describe the role 2. Tell me about your relevant experience 3. Mention any specific points you want to highlight 4. I'll create a tailored cover letter Example prompts: "Write a cover letter for this Senior PM role at Google" "Create a career-change cover letter from teacher to corporate trainer" "Draft a cover letter highlighting my Python and ML experience" "Help me write a referral cover letter - Sarah Chen recommended me" Cover Letter Structure The Winning Formula Cover Letter Templates Standard Professional With Referral Career Change Entry Level / New Graduate Writing Tips Opening Lines That Work Good openings: "After leading [Company]'s biggest product launch, I'm ready to bring that energy to [Target Company]." "[Referral Name] suggested I reach out – and after researching [Company]'s work on [Project], I knew I had to apply." "Your job posting describes my exact background: [specific match]." "I've admired [Company]'s approach to [specific thing] since [when/how you learned about them]." Avoid: "I am writing to apply for..." (boring) "I believe I would be a great fit..." (generic) "To whom it may concern" (impersonal) Starting with your life story Quantify Your Achievements Instead of Write ------------ ------- "Increased sales" "Grew sales 45% YoY, adding $2M in revenue" "Managed a team" "Led 12-person team across 3 time zones" "Improved efficiency" "Reduced processing time from 5 days to 4 hours" "Handled customer issues" "Resolved 50+ customer escalations monthly with 98% satisfaction" Show Company Research Mention specific things like: Recent news, funding, or launches Company values that resonate with you …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills claude-office-skills/cover-letter