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ATS Cover Letter Generator

Create a one-page, plain-text cover letter that applicant tracking systems (ATS) can parse, with the exact job title and the job description's keywords. Fill in a few details, optionally paste the job description, and the generator weaves the matching keywords in and scores your coverage. Nothing leaves your browser.

ATS Cover Letter generator

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ATS keyword match—
Paste a job description to see which keywords your cover letter covers.

Free ATS Cover Letter Generator by pGento

How ATS keyword matching works

Applicant tracking systems rank applications by how well they match the job description. Paste the job ad and the generator finds the role keywords it contains — plus any terms it repeats — weaves them into your text and shows which are covered. Click a missing keyword to add it, but only if you genuinely have that skill.

Example

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the Project Coordinator position at Northwind. With 5 years of experience in project management, communication and problem solving, I have a track record of delivering measurable results — most recently, I led a cross-team project that cut turnaround time by 30%.

My toolkit includes collaboration, stakeholder management, time management and data-driven.

What draws me to Northwind is your team’s mission and the challenges ahead. I would bring the same focus on quality, ownership and collaboration to your team from day one.

I would welcome the chance to discuss how my experience can support Northwind's goals. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Alex Morgan

Tips for a cover letter that gets replies

  • Keep it to one page and use the exact job title from the posting.
  • Quantify one achievement — numbers stand out to recruiters and to ATS parsers.
  • Send plain text (no tables or columns) so ATS software can read it.
  • Proofread names and company spelling — it is the most common mistake.

Outreach documents

DocumentBest forLength
ATS Cover Lettera one-page, plain-text cover letter that applicant tracking systems (ATS) can parse, with the exact job title and the job description's keywords250–400 words
Cold Email to a Recruitera short, specific cold email that gets a recruiter to reply80–150 words
LinkedIn Connection Requesta personalised LinkedIn invitation note that fits the 300-character limit (200 for many free accounts)≤ 300 characters
Referral Request Messagea polite referral request that makes it easy for a contact to say yes80–150 words
Interview Follow-Up Emaila courteous follow-up email for when you haven't heard back after an interview80–150 words
Interview Thank-You Emaila thank-you email to send within 24 hours of an interview80–150 words

Frequently asked questions

What is an ATS-friendly cover letter?
One written in plain text with standard wording, the exact job title and the keywords from the job description, so applicant tracking software can parse and rank it.
Do I need to paste the job description?
No, but it helps: the generator then matches your text to the keywords that employer is screening for.
Is my information stored?
Only on your own device (your name, years and skills are remembered for next time). Nothing is uploaded.
Is it free?
Yes — free and unlimited.
ATS Cover Letter Generator

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