How to write a cover letter that gets read
June 19, 2026
A good cover letter is not a re-telling of your CV. It is a short, specific argument for why you and this role fit. Three tight paragraphs beat a page of filler.
Open with a real reason
Skip "I am writing to apply for…". Start with something concrete: why this company or role caught your attention, in one honest sentence. Specificity signals genuine interest.
Make one clear argument
Pick the two or three requirements that matter most in the job description and show, with a quick example, how you have done exactly that. Numbers help. Do not list everything — make one strong case.
Match their language and keep it short
Mirror the words the posting uses, keep it under 250 words, and address it to a person if you can find the name. Read it aloud — if a sentence sounds like a template, cut it.
Close with a forward step
End with a simple, confident line about wanting to discuss how you can help — not a plea. Proofread twice; one typo undoes a lot.
Use ReayonAI to sharpen the CV behind the letter and rehearse the interview it earns you.