Tailoring your CV and cover letter for every application makes a big difference, but it takes time. AI can do the heavy lifting, as long as you supply the substance and check every word.
Start with a master CV
Keep a detailed master document with every role, project, skill, tool and achievement (with numbers where possible). This is the raw material AI will draw from.
Tailor to the job ad
Paste the job description and your master CV, and ask the AI to:
- Identify the top requirements and keywords
- Select and rewrite your most relevant achievements
- Suggest a summary that matches the role
- Point out gaps you should address
Write achievement-based bullets
Ask for bullets that follow "action + what + result": "Reduced customer response time by 40% by introducing a shared inbox and templates." If you don't remember exact numbers, use honest estimates and verify them.
Cover letters that don't sound generic
Give the AI specifics: why this company, a relevant achievement, and what you'd do in your first months. Ask it to avoid clichés like "I am writing to apply" and to keep it under 300 words.
Keep it honest
Never let AI invent experience, qualifications or results. Recruiters and interviews will expose it. Everything on your CV should be something you can talk about confidently.
Final checks
- Read it aloud; does it sound like you?
- Check names, dates and the company name.
- Keep formatting simple so applicant tracking systems can read it.