Receipt · 2026-08-11
Can AI write a cover letter?
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| Model | claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 |
|---|---|
| Model version | claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 |
| Run at | 2026-08-11T21:44:59.878814+00:00 |
| Prompt hash | 50927e745420152ec855d63329368dc401abb9d16dea7ea047e928c043aa1667 |
| Output sha-256 | fc8265aabaf7ca23d26475c9d8711b95b87fc7ad48ed4e74e70c41f93ba54fa3 |
| Stored at | receipts/fc8265aabaf7ca23d26475c9d8711b95b87fc7ad48ed4e74e70c41f93ba54fa3.txt |
The exact prompt
Write a one-page cover letter for the attached job description. Use my CV below for facts — invent nothing. Plain tone, no adjectives about myself I could not defend in an interview, and open with why this company specifically.
The raw output
# Cover Letter I am applying for the [Position Title] role at [Company Name]. Your organization's focus on [specific company mission/values from job description] aligns with my professional experience in [relevant field]. I have worked directly in [your relevant sector/function] and understand the operational and strategic priorities that matter to your team. In my current role at [Current Company], I [specific responsibility from your CV]. This has given me hands-on experience with [relevant skill or system mentioned in the job description]. Previously, at [Previous Company], I [relevant accomplishment or responsibility from your CV], which required me to [skill relevant to this role]. The job description emphasizes [key requirement from posting]. My background demonstrates this capability through [specific example from your CV with measurable outcome if available]. I am also familiar with [another key requirement], having [relevant experience from your CV]. I am particularly interested in this position because [one specific reason based on the company's actual work, location, sector, or stated goals]. I am looking to [your actual career goal that connects logically to this role], and your organization's work in [specific area] is where I can contribute effectively. I am prepared to discuss how my experience in [relevant domain] can address your team's needs. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, [Your Name] --- **Note:** I need your CV and the job description to complete this with specific details. Please share both documents.