What Makes a Strong Cover Letter?
Most cover letters fail for the same reasons: they open weakly, they don't reference the specific role or company, and they rehash the resume rather than adding context. This tool scores the factors that actually matter to recruiters and ATS systems.
What this tool checks
- Opening strength — Does it start with a hook or does it open with "I am writing to apply for…"?
- Length — The ideal cover letter is 200–400 words. Too short looks lazy; too long gets skimmed.
- Personalisation — Does it mention the company name, role title, or specific details from the job posting?
- Keyword match — Does it echo the language from the job description?
- Action verbs — Does it use strong, active language rather than passive descriptions?
- Strong closing — Does it end with a clear call to action?
Common cover letter mistakes to avoid
- Starting with "I am writing to apply for the position of…" — every recruiter has read this a thousand times
- Summarising your resume instead of adding context and personality
- Not mentioning the company name or why this role specifically interests you
- Ending without a clear next step ("I look forward to discussing…")
- Going over one page or under 150 words
Does this save my cover letter?
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server or stored anywhere.