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Overview

Mokaru’s AI cover letter generator creates personalized cover letters based on your resume and the job description. Each letter is tailored to highlight the experience and skills that matter most for the role you are applying to.
Cover letters are available on the Plus plan. Upgrade to Plus to unlock this feature.

Key Features

AI Generation

Generate a complete, job-tailored cover letter in seconds using your resume data and the job description.

Tone Control

Choose from five tone levels - from very casual to highly professional - to match the company culture.

Focus Area

Direct the AI to emphasize skills, experience, achievements, or personality - or keep it balanced.

Smart Placeholders

Use dynamic placeholders like and that auto-fill from your job tracker data.

PDF Export

Download your cover letter as a professionally formatted PDF, ready to attach to applications.

Live Preview

See your cover letter update in real time as you edit, with a pixel-perfect A4 page preview.

How It Works

1

Link a job to your resume

In the resume builder, link a job from your job tracker to the resume you are working on. The AI uses the job description, company name, and role title to tailor your cover letter.
2

Configure your settings

Before generating, choose your preferred tone, length, and focus area. These settings shape the style and content of the letter.
3

Generate with AI

Click the generate button. The AI analyzes your resume and the job posting to produce a cover letter that highlights your most relevant qualifications.
4

Edit and refine

Use the built-in rich text editor to make any changes. Add personal touches, adjust wording, or restructure paragraphs to make the letter your own.
5

Export or print

Download your finished cover letter as a PDF, print it directly, or email it - all from the builder.

Tone Settings

The cover letter builder offers five tone levels so you can match the voice of your letter to the company you are applying to:
LevelStyleBest for
1 - Very CasualFriendly and conversationalStartups, creative roles
2 - CasualRelaxed but professionalModern companies, tech roles
3 - NeutralBalanced and approachableMost applications
4 - ProfessionalFormal and business-likeCorporate roles, finance
5 - Highly ProfessionalExecutive-level languageSenior positions, consulting

Length Options

Choose how detailed your cover letter should be:
  • Short (150-200 words) - Concise and to the point. Great for online applications with character limits.
  • Medium (250-350 words) - Standard length with a balanced structure. Works for most situations.
  • Long (400-500 words) - Comprehensive and detailed. Ideal when you want to tell a fuller story.

Focus Areas

Direct the AI to emphasize what matters most for your application:
  • Balanced - A well-rounded letter covering skills, experience, and personality equally.
  • Skills - Highlights technical competencies, tools, and certifications.
  • Experience - Emphasizes your work history, projects, and professional growth.
  • Achievements - Leads with concrete results, metrics, and impact.
  • Personality - Focuses on cultural fit, soft skills, and motivation.

Smart Placeholders

The cover letter editor supports dynamic placeholders that make it easy to reuse and customize letters. Type / in the editor to insert a placeholder from the quick menu. Available placeholders:
PlaceholderDescriptionAuto-filled from
{company}Company nameLinked job
{position}Job titleLinked job
{contact}Hiring manager nameJob contacts
{date}Current dateAuto-generated
{location}Job locationLinked job
{salary}Salary rangeLinked job
When you link a job from your tracker, placeholders are automatically filled with the job details. You can always edit them manually in the placeholders panel.

Exporting Your Cover Letter

Once your cover letter is ready, you have several options:
  • Download as PDF - Get a professionally formatted A4 document ready to attach to applications.
  • Print - Send directly to your printer.
  • Email - Send the cover letter PDF to any email address.
The exported PDF includes your personal header (name, email, phone, address) which you can toggle on or off and align left, center, or right.

Tips for Better Cover Letters

Always link a job first. The AI produces much better results when it has a job description to work with. The more detail in the job posting, the more tailored your letter will be.
Match the tone to the company. Read the job posting carefully. A startup using casual language calls for a different tone than a law firm posting a formal listing.
Edit after generating. AI gives you a strong starting point, but adding a personal anecdote or specific detail about why you want to work at the company makes a real difference.
Need to build or update your resume first? Head to the Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume. You can also track your applications and practice for interviews directly within Mokaru.