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Three cover letter openings
The first paragraph is the only one they are guaranteed to read.
Write three opening paragraphs for this cover letter, each taking a different angle on why I am writing to them specifically. Use only facts from my notes. Banned: "I am writing to apply", "I was excited to see", passionate. Then say which you would send and which would be a mistake. Role notes: My background:
Making it yours
- Paste your own material where the prompt asks for it. Everything above that line is instruction, not content.
- Delete any rule that does not apply to you. A shorter prompt that fits beats a thorough one that does not.
- If the answer comes back vague, add a line saying what you do not want. Constraints work better than encouragement.
Applications. Aiming at one specific role: tailoring, cover letters, explaining a gap or a change of industry.
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