How do I write a cover letter quickly?
To write a cover letter, open FixDoks's cover letter generator, add your resume, paste the job ad and type a few notes about why you want the role. Choose a tone and the AI writes a draft. Check every fact, edit it in your own voice, then download it.
Cover Letter Generator at a glance
| Input | Resume, job ad, your notes |
|---|---|
| Tone | You choose |
| AI | Resume Pass |
| Processing | On our server over HTTPS; files are deleted right after conversion |
| Max file size | 50 MB per file |
| Price | Free to use, no watermark |
| Download | First download free, then ₹49 for 2 months of unlimited downloads (US$3 outside India) |
| Files at once | 1 free, up to 30 with a plan |
| Works on | Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone |
How to use AI Cover Letter Generator
- Open the builder and add your resume: start fresh, upload a PDF or Word file, or paste text.
- Open the cover letter option, paste the job ad and add short notes: why this company, one story you want to include.
- Pick a tone and generate the draft. AI drafting is part of the Resume Pass; you can also write the letter yourself for free.
- Read it line by line, fix anything wrong, add your own voice, then download.
What a cover letter is for
A resume lists what you have done. A cover letter explains why that matters for this one job. It is your chance to say, in a few short paragraphs, why you are applying, what you bring and what you would like to do next. Many applicants skip it, and some employers do not read it, but when a posting asks for one, or when your resume alone does not tell the story, a good letter can help.
How the generator works
You give it three things: your resume, the job ad and some notes. The AI, an open-source language model run through our provider, writes a draft that links your background to the role. The notes matter most. Tell it why you want this company, a project you are proud of, or a gap you want to explain. Without notes the draft will be plain.
You can choose the tone, for example formal for a bank or a government-linked role, or warmer for a start-up. The AI has a daily allowance for each account that resets at midnight IST.
Check it before you send it
AI drafts can sound smooth and still be wrong. Before sending, check:
- Every date, employer name, tool and number matches your real record.
- The company name and role title are right. A letter addressed to the wrong company is the fastest way to lose a chance.
- No claim goes beyond what you have actually done.
- It sounds like you. Replace any sentence you would never say out loud.
A simple structure that works
| Part | What to write | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | The role you apply for and one reason you are a fit | 2 sentences |
| Middle | One or two examples with a result, matched to the job ad | 1 or 2 short paragraphs |
| Why them | Something specific about the company or team | 2 sentences |
| Close | Thanks, availability, how to reach you | 2 sentences |
Aim for under one page. If you are sending it by email, the email body can be the letter, with your resume attached as a PDF.
Who should write one
- Career changers: explain how your past work applies to the new field.
- Freshers: show interest and one project or internship, since you have little work history. See the fresher resume format for the resume side.
- Gaps in your history: a sentence of honest context is better than silence.
- Applicants abroad: many employers in the US, UK and Canada expect a short letter with the application.
Reading the job ad before you write
Spend two minutes with the ad first. Underline the three things it asks for most often, such as a skill, a type of client or a result. Then make sure your notes mention real experience with each. If you lack one, do not hide it. Say what you have done that is closest, and that you learn quickly, only if the record backs it up. The more specific your notes, the less the draft sounds like it could be sent to anyone.
Common mistakes
Do not repeat the resume line by line. Do not open with "I am writing to apply for the post advertised" and nothing more. Do not use the same letter for every job. Do not exaggerate. And do not send a letter that is longer than your resume.
Send it in the right format
Save the letter as a PDF unless the employer asks for something else. If you have a Word draft, convert it with Word to PDF. If you scanned a signed page, JPG to PDF and compress PDF keep it small enough for a portal. Make sure your resume is ready too, in the AI resume builder, and run it through the ATS checker.