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Cover lettersOct 6, 2025·5 min read

How to write a cover letter that isn't generic

The whole game is specificity. Name their problem, connect your proof, and skip the template opener.

Do ten minutes of homework

Read the company's product, a recent announcement, or the team's work. One concrete reference proves you're applying to them, not to a hundred openings.

Connect one story

Pick a single relevant win from your resume and tell it in a sentence or two — the piece of proof most aligned with what this role needs.

Cut the clichés

Drop 'I am writing to express my interest' and 'I am a hardworking team player'. Open with something only you could say.

Keep it short

Three tight paragraphs beats a full page. Hook, proof, and why-them — then stop.

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