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cover-letter-generator

Agent skill fromParamchoudhary/ResumeSkills

Create personalized, compelling cover letters from resume and job description

How to install cover-letter-generator

install cover-letter-generator
# install the ResumeSkills pack with the skills CLI
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills

# or add only this skill to Claude Code: copy the folder

skills/cover-letter-generator/

# into

~/.claude/skills/cover-letter-generator/ (all projects)

.claude/skills/cover-letter-generator/ (one project)

skills/cover-letter-generator/SKILL.md

MITFull file
1# Cover Letter Generator
2
3## When to Use This Skill
4
5Use this skill when the user wants to:
6- Write a cover letter for a job application
7- Create a personalized application letter
8- Address specific job requirements in letter format
9- Mentions: "cover letter", "application letter", "write cover letter", "letter for job"
10
11Use AFTER analyzing job description to have clear talking points.
12
13## Core Capabilities
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15- Generate personalized cover letters from resume + job description
16- Match tone to company culture
17- Address qualification gaps strategically
18- Create compelling opening hooks
19- Structure persuasive arguments for candidacy
20- Maintain authenticity while selling effectively
21
22## Cover Letter Philosophy
23
24**The Problem:** Most cover letters are generic, boring, and add no value beyond the resume.
25
26**The Solution:** A great cover letter should:
271. Show you've researched the company
282. Connect YOUR specific experience to THEIR specific needs
293. Address the "why you, why now, why here" questions
304. Add personality and context a resume can't convey
31
32## The Perfect Cover Letter Structure
33
34### Length & Format
35- **Length:** 250-400 words (3-4 paragraphs)
36- **Format:** Professional business letter style
37- **Tone:** Confident but not arrogant, personalized but professional
38
39### Structure Overview
40```
41[Your Contact Info]
42[Date]
43[Recipient Info]
44
45Opening Paragraph: Hook + Position + Why This Company (2-3 sentences)
46
47Body Paragraph 1: Your strongest qualification match (3-4 sentences)
48…

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