Help me prepare a truthful, tailored application for [JOB POSTING] using my real background in [MY EXPERIENCE] and the application materials I have in [CURRENT RESUME OR NOTES]. The role matters to me because [ROLE GOAL OR CONTEXT]. First, extract the 5 to 7 most important requirements from the posting. Separate must-have qualifications, stated responsibilities, and inferred priorities. Then map each requirement to the strongest evidence from my background. Use only evidence I supplied; if evidence is weak or missing, say so plainly rather than filling the gap. Produce these sections:
1. A fit assessment: 3 strengths, 2 likely gaps, and a practical recommendation on whether to apply now. 2. Resume targeting: exact edits to my summary, skills, and up to 4 experience bullets. Preserve accurate job titles, dates, metrics, and scope. 3. A 180-220 word cover letter with a specific opening, two achievements tied to two role requirements, and a closing. Do not repeat my resume line by line. 4. Five application-form answers or talking points for likely questions, including “Why this role?” and “Why this company?” 5. A submission checklist for attachments, screening questions, and follow-up. Before answering, check that every achievement, metric, tool, credential, and company claim is supported by my materials. Flag any requirement that I cannot credibly claim. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
Fill in
| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [JOB POSTING] | Paste the full job description, including responsibilities and qualifications. | Customer Success Manager at HarborDesk: manage a 45-account book of business, run quarterly reviews, improve adoption, and use Salesforce. Requires 3+ years in B2B SaaS. |
| [MY EXPERIENCE] | Summarize your relevant roles, projects, results, education, and skills. | I spent four years in customer support and implementation at a payroll software company, onboarding 60 small-business customers and reducing repeat tickets by 18%. |
| [CURRENT RESUME OR NOTES] | Paste your resume or notes you want the application to reflect. | Implementation Specialist, PayNorth, 2022-present; Support Associate, 2020-2022. Skills: Salesforce, Zendesk, Excel, customer training. |
| [ROLE GOAL OR CONTEXT] | State why you want this role and any relevant context such as a career change. | I want to move from implementation into an account-owning customer success role. |
How to use
- Paste the posting in full, including the qualifications section that is easy to skip.
- Add your actual scope and results; leave out numbers you cannot substantiate.
- Compare the fit assessment with your resume before copying any proposed edits.
- Follow up with: “Rewrite the cover letter for a hiring manager who cares most about [PRIORITY], keeping every claim unchanged.”
Variations
Application tracker
Use when you are managing several active applications.
Build an application tracker from [JOB LIST] and my target criteria in [TARGET ROLE]. Return a table with company, title, location, deadline, priority score, missing materials, networking action, and next date. Score priority using role fit, compensation information if known, application effort, and deadline urgency. Do not infer deadlines or salary. Add a short daily plan for [AVAILABLE HOURS] this week, with no more than three high-value actions per day.
Screening answers
Use when an application asks short written questions.
Draft truthful responses to these application questions: [QUESTIONS]. Base them only on [MY BACKGROUND] and this role description: [JOB POSTING]. Give each answer a version under [WORD LIMIT] words and a longer backup version. For every answer, identify the exact experience used as evidence. If a question asks about a qualification I lack, write a direct response that explains adjacent experience without implying I have done the missing work.
Recruiter outreach
Use when you want to contact a recruiter or hiring manager.
Write three concise outreach messages about [ROLE] at [COMPANY] for [RECIPIENT TYPE]. Use my relevant experience: [BACKGROUND]. Provide a LinkedIn connection note under 300 characters, a 90-word follow-up message, and a 130-word email. Each message should name one relevant business need or role requirement and one truthful proof point. Do not claim familiarity with the recipient, company culture, or hiring process unless I supplied it.
Tips
- Treat every required qualification as a separate evidence test; a general claim of being “experienced” does not replace proof of the stated work.
- Use the cover letter to connect two relevant results to the employer’s needs, not to summarize your job history.
- If you are changing fields, lead with transferable work and name the gap briefly rather than disguising it.
- Keep a master resume intact and make a copy for each role so role-specific keywords do not distort your overall record.
FAQ
Can AI write an application if I do not meet every requirement?
Yes, but it should distinguish strong matches from real gaps. Apply if you can show adjacent evidence and the missing requirements are not essential credentials or core duties.
Should I put keywords from the job description in my resume?
Use terms that accurately describe work you have done. Do not add software, methods, or credentials simply because the posting mentions them.
Can I use the same cover letter for every job?
Keep a reusable base, but tailor the opening and two evidence paragraphs to each role’s specific priorities.