1 Impressive Cover Letter In 4 Easy Steps

Create a template once and use it forever

Cover letters can be time-consuming. Let's be honest - no one likes creating them. I know I don't.

And especially for those who struggle with writing in general, it can feel like a homework assignment to drag yourself through.

But they’re critical for showing an employer why you’re right for the role.

A cover letter is a written introduction of yourself. It’s like putting a human face to a resume.

There are plenty of AI cover writing applications that you can use out there, but those usually cost money and instead, I want to let you know that there is a free hack that saves your writing time significantly.

Create An Evergreen Template

No, not copy and paste. But an evergreen template that would require only 5 minutes of your time to edit, for each job that requires it.

The Overview

You will create a basic cover letter template including all of the key talking points.

Then leave out components like the HR representative you'd address and the specific company you're applying for.

Going forward, simply plug in the relevant information and saves each cover letter as a new document.

The 4-Step Process

To replicate this hack, start by writing your cover letter template, including the following four paragraphs:

Paragraph 1:

First, write your introduction of

• who you are

• what you’re applying for

• when you can start

Leave out any specific details you’ll be filling in going forward, such as company name and position.

Paragraph 2:

Second paragraph is

• why this industry

• why this company

• why this position

If you’re applying for jobs in different industries, you may need several cover letter templates.

But for cover letters sent to employers within the same industry, you can keep your industry explanation the same and leave room to personalize “why this company/position” for each different role.

Paragraph 3:

Third paragraph is what is one or two relevant experiences that you’ve had that prove you have the background and know how to excel in this position.

Use the same examples for the same industry and change them up for a different one (unless they’re relevant).

Paragraph 4:

The final paragraph is a concise outro. Say the following:

• That you’ve attached your resume

• You’d love the opportunity to discuss your candidacy further and

• How you can be reached

Then finish with a “Thank you so much for your time.” This can stay the same for every cover letter.

Why Is This Method The Best?

Whereas your first template might have taken several hours, each additional template should only take several minutes to update, thus, saving your time, energy and efforts.

• Save the master template (or templates) under a title you’ll recognize later and, going forward, simply make a copy of each and fill in the blanks.

• Send your final cover letter as a PDF, so make sure to read through for correct company spellings and any other mistakes thoroughly.

• Finally, before sending, save the files under names that would help the companies keep track of your documents. Include your full name, for example, the role you’re applying for and the date you’re applying.

This hack would enable you to send impressively customized job applications to multiple employers within a shorter span of time and lead you to your next successful role faster than before.