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Found the hiring manager's name, or a specific team/department if notRead the job description closely enough to reference something specificLooked up one recent, specific thing about the company

Content

Opening line is specific to this role, not a generic "I am writing to apply"Includes one real accomplishment with a specific outcome or numberExplains why this company specifically, not just why this type of roleDoesn't just repeat bullet points already on the resumeUnder 300 words total

Tone & Polish

Tone matches the company — startup casual vs. corporate formalNo leftover bracketed placeholders like [Company Name]Read out loud once to catch awkward phrasingNo spelling or grammar errors

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Closing is confident and specific, not apologeticSigned with your actual name, not "[Your Name]"Saved as a clearly named file, e.g. FirstName-LastName-Cover-Letter.pdfMatches the formatting style of your resume

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