How to customize and regenerate your cover letter
Different jobs call for different approaches. That’s why we give you complete control to customize your cover letter’s tone, length, and content.
Why customization matters
Hiring managers can spot a generic cover letter from a mile away. When you tailor your cover letter to match the company culture and role requirements, you’re showing genuine interest. That’s what gets you noticed.
Choosing your cover letter tone
When you personalize your cover letter, selecting the right tone is crucial:
Professional: Best for Corporate positions, senior roles, traditional industries
Conveys competence, reliability, and mature judgment.
Enthusiastic: Best for Startups, creative roles, mission-driven organizations
Shows genuine excitement about the opportunity.
Confident: Best for Leadership positions, competitive fields, sales roles
Demonstrates self-assurance without arrogance.
Creative: Best for Design, marketing, innovation-focused roles
Highlights originality and fresh thinking.
Authentic: Best for values-driven companies, people-focused roles, modern workplaces
Emphasizes genuine connection and transparency.
Selecting the right length
The cover letter length you choose should match the opportunity:
Concise (Recommended for most applications): A focused, punchy cover letter with 3-4 short paragraphs. Ideal for quick-moving hiring processes and when applying for multiple similar roles.
Standard: A balanced approach with 4–5 paragraphs providing sufficient detail. Ideal for most professional applications and roles requiring detailed explanation of experience.
Detailed: A comprehensive cover letter with 5–6 paragraphs and specific examples. Ideal for senior positions, career transitions, or highly competitive opportunities.
How to regenerate your cover letter
Step 1: Open your cover letter
Navigate to your document manager and select the cover letter you want to modify. If you’re wondering "Where can I find my CV?" or cover letters, your document manager stores everything together.
Step 2: Choose regenerate
Look for the regenerate option in your cover letter editor.
This is an example template. You can edit any section of this cover letter to match your experience, skills, and the position you're applying for.
Step 3: Select your preferences
Choose your desired tone and length from the dropdown menus when you regenerate your cover letter.
Step 4: Generate and review
Click regenerate and your new customized cover letter will be created in seconds. Review the result and make any manual edits to perfect your message.
Creating multiple versions for different jobs
Maintain different cover letter versions for different types of roles:
Create a foundation: Start with one well-crafted cover letter for your primary target role
Regenerate for variations: When applying to different industries or levels, regenerate with appropriate tone and length adjustments
Save multiple versions: Each regeneration creates a new version you can keep and refine
Match to specific jobs: Fine-tune each version with additional information specific to individual opportunities