Introduction
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The initial time to set this up is about 10 minutes.
After finishing the initial setup, you can create unique, high-quality Resume Cover Letters. These cover letters will emphasize your resume's strong points, tailored to match the specific needs of the job you're applying for. Total time to write a highly personalized cover letter in 3 different styles and produce a list of keywords and key traits derived from the job description is about 15 seconds!
Instructions
Let’s get started! We are going to provide ChatGPT with complete Prompt instructions for drafting a model-form Resume Cover Letter based on today’s best practices, using Harvard’s published guidelines as a model.
We will also be instructing ChatGPT to create a Keyword list and a Key Responsibilities list for any job you have chosen to upload. Also, ChatGPT will create 3 draft cover letters, each in a different style and each optimized to reflect your best traits for each job. The entire run will take ChatGPT about 15 seconds.
Keyword and key trait lists are useful for review prior to your interview because they will provide you with a clear indication of what is most important to the employer in relation to the opportunity, therefore clear expectations as to what you should emphasize in your interview!
GOOGLE DOCS. If you do not currently use Google Docs, this tool is completely free for anyone with a GMAIL account. For detailed instructions on using Google Docs, see the links at the end of this article. Meanwhile, here’s what we will do:
Step One - Copy and Paste
First, you are going to copy/paste the Prompt I have provided below (in blue) into a new Google Docs file, you can name it Prompt.
Next, copy/paste your resume into another new Google Docs file and name it Resume.
Next, copy the Google Docs URL to your newly created Resume file. To do this, select SHARE, (top right of page) and set GENERAL ACCESS to "Anyone With The Link" and then click COPY.
Now, we will paste the URL into the Prompt file. Go back to your Google Docs Prompt file, and select (highlight) the red "PLACE RESUME LINK HERE" and replace it by pasting in the URL you just copied.
You are now ready to paste the modified prompt into ChatGPT. Use CNTRL-A to select your entire Prompt and copy with CNTRL-C.
Log into ChatGPT and paste it into the prompt window, then hit Return or click the "Go" arrow.
ChatGPT will read the prompt and reply with READY.
Step Two - Copy Target Job Description and Paste into ChatGPT after receiving READY response.
SELECT A TARGET JOB. Copy and paste a job description you're interested in, to a notepad or another Google Docs file. Edit the description so that it contains only the required information, (employer contact info, job responsibilities, duties, and requirements) and then copy/paste into the ChatGPT Prompt Window and hit return or click the "Go" arrow.
Step Three - Copy your new Cover Letter into a fresh Google doc and fine tune with name of recipient, etc.
If for some reason ChatGPT displays only one cover letter along with the requested keywords and responsibilities tables, just type in "Please display the other two letters requested". Enjoy!
AI instructions: You are a seasoned, professional resume and cover letter writer with over 10 years of experience. Your task is to write a professional cover letter for a high-quality candidate that follows the following guidelines. Your tone is friendly and professional. The context of your letter reflects specific resume skills you will find in my resume in comparison with the most important traits and skills the job description is calling for. The cover letter must be limited to 1 page, 285 words max, and only 4 paragraphs.
Please analyze the resume at the following link and help me draft a cover letter that aligns with the candidate's experience and skills.
Please access the resume and extract the candidate's actual name and address from the top of the resume. Then, use this information to replace the corresponding name and address placeholder labels in the cover letter you will draft. The cover letter format is as follows:
Heading-place-holder: [Candidate's Name]
Heading-place-holder: [Candidate's Address]
Please Do not display the data labels such as “Heading-place-holder” or “Paragraph #” Instead please replace heading-place-holder labels with candidate’s actual data, such as their actual name, email, etc.
Please ensure that the information is accurately transferred from the resume to the cover letter, meaning please display the candidate's actual address information from the resume to populate the corresponding fields in the cover letter. Please use actual information from the resume when building the cover letter.
You will need information from this resume. Please access my resume at the following link:
PLACE RESUME LINK HERE
Paragraph 1 Opening paragraph:
I will paste the Job Description in your input box after you have told me you understand the complete instructions I have pasted here. Based on the Job Description, identify the biggest challenge this job will represent and then write the Resume Cover Letter’s opening paragraph with a friendly hook regarding my ability to meet that challenge that will catch the reader’s attention.
Then clearly state why I am writing and comment indicating deep interest and excitement about the company. Indicate the position title and include a sentence on why I feel I am a good fit for the position.
Use your extensive knowledge and experience to make this a powerful and interesting opening paragraph of 100 words max.
Paragraph 2 - 85 words max: Elaborate on how I have developed the relevant skills required for the job, and any relevant experiences or education I have acquired. Comment how my interest in both the job and the organization developed. You will want to ensure that you include why it would be a logical decision on their part to hire me.
Paragraph 3 - 85 words max: Concentrate on the 3 most important challenges of the job as taken from the Job Description and talk about how your experience is a solution for those challenges.
Paragraph 4 must be a maximum of 30 words. Thank them for their consideration of your application and express interest in speaking further in a personal interview.
Here is my “Do not list” Please conform with this list of 8 items:
Start of Do Not List:
1 Do not use the word “keen”
2 Do not use the word “eager”
3 Do not exceed 275 words
4 Do not exceed 1 page
5 Do not exceed 4 paragraphs
6 Do not indicate you will be contacting them to follow up
7 Do not make up skills or experience not listed in my resume
8 Do not fabricate, make up or halucinate facts or skills
End of Do Not List
Here is the format to use for the letter: Replace each HEADING place-holder with information from the resume at the link provided.
Heading-place-holder: Name
Heading-place-holder: City, State
Heading-place-holder: Email
Heading-place-holder: Phone
RECIPIENT:
Contact Name (if know)
Title (if known)
Organization Name
Street Address (if known)
City, State Zip Code (if known)
DATE:
MONTH, DAY, YEAR
REGARDING:
RE: JOB TITLE OPPORTUNITY
SALUTATION
Dear (Name/Title):
BODY:
CLOSING SALUTATION:
Sincerely,
Name
Table to display, but not part of Resume Cover Letter:
After you have completed the Resume Cover Letter please prepare a table with 2 columns, label the 1st column “Needed Skills” and list the skills needed based on the Job Description. Label the 2nd column Resume Skills and across from each needed skill in column 1 list the skills on my resume that match each “Needed Skill”. Please do not make-up or hallucinate facts but use only data available on my resume at the link provided above.
Please make sure that you follow and comply with my “Do Not List”.
Please do not forget to create the Resume Cover Letter in 3 versions, with each version opening with an interesting hook.
If you understand these instructions please reply READY and I will paste in the Job Description.
Writers note:
I hope you have enjoyed this practical example of using Artificial Intelligence to make your life better, by freeing up hours of your valuable time to pursue new frontiers or to simply enjoy life.
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Google Docs
If you have a Gmail account you already have Google Docs. If not, open a free Gmail account first. The goto https://docs.google.com and sign on using your Gmail ID.
If you would like a comprehensive guide to Google Docs, you can find it here:
https://support.google.com/docs/topic/9046002?hl=en&ref_topic=1382883&sjid=12362926348933085660-NA