Choose a generative AI tool. There are many different generative AI tools available, both free and paid. Some popular options include:

Gemini $($Google$)$

ChatGPT $($OpenAI$)$

Copilot $($Microsoft$)$

Claude.AI $($Anthropic$)$

Grammarly AI

Imagine you possess the required skills and experience for the job role and include those pretend skills and experience. Additionally, think about your coursework, extracurricular activities, and volunteer experience. What skills and knowledge have you gained from those that would be relevant to the job role?

Write a prompt for the generative AI tool. Your prompt should include the following information:

The job role you're applying for

The company you're applying to $($if applicable$)$

Your skills and experience that are relevant to the job role

Any specific requirements listed in the job description

Your tone of voice and style $($e$.$g$.,$ professional, conversational, etc.$)$

Generate your cover letter. Once you've written your prompt, paste it into the generative AI tool and generate your cover letter. The tool will take a few minutes to generate a draft.

If the draft isn't producing the result you expected, continue the conversation with the tool and modify your prompt. Repeat this step as needed.

Edit and proofread your cover letter. Once the generative AI tool has generated your cover letter, carefully edit and proofread it$.$ Make sure to correct any errors in grammar or spelling, and customize the letter to fit your specific job role and target audience while ensuring the result has your own human voice.

Please consider including as an appendix your conversation with the Generative AI