Write a compelling cover letter for [JOB].
Job title: [ROLE]
Company: [WHERE]
My background: [BRIEF SUMMARY]
Key requirements from job spec: [LIST THE TOP 5]
Why I want this role: [HONEST MOTIVATION]
Provide:
1. **Opening Paragraph**: Hook that shows I've done my research (not "I am writing to apply")
2. **Skills Match**: How my experience maps to their top requirements
3. **Achievement Stories**: 2-3 specific achievements with results
4. **Company Knowledge**: Demonstrate understanding of their challenges or goals
5. **Cultural Fit**: Show alignment with their values and culture
6. **Closing Paragraph**: Confident close with clear next step
7. **Tone Calibration**: Match the formality level to the company culture
8. **Length Check**: Under one page, every sentence earning its place
9. **Customisation Notes**: Which parts to change for each application
10. **Common Mistakes**: What to avoid in cover letters (and what recruiters actually read)
Write a compelling cover letter for [JOB].
Job title: [ROLE]
Company: [WHERE]
My background: [BRIEF SUMMARY]
Key requirements from job spec: [LIST THE TOP 5]
Why I want this role: [HONEST MOTIVATION]
Provide:
1. **Opening Paragraph**: Hook that shows I've done my research (not "I am writing to apply")
2. **Skills Match**: How my experience maps to their top requirements
3. **Achievement Stories**: 2-3 specific achievements with results
4. **Company Knowledge**: Demonstrate understanding of their challenges or goals
5. **Cultural Fit**: Show alignment with their values and culture
6. **Closing Paragraph**: Confident close with clear next step
7. **Tone Calibration**: Match the formality level to the company culture
8. **Length Check**: Under one page, every sentence earning its place
9. **Customisation Notes**: Which parts to change for each application
10. **Common Mistakes**: What to avoid in cover letters (and what recruiters actually read)
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