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cover-letter

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This skill should be used when the user wants to write a cover letter for a job application. Trigger phrases include "write cover letter", "cover letter for", "draft cover letter", "write a cover letter for this role", or when a user asks for a cover letter after resume tailoring. It reads the notes.md from a prior resume-analyzer run and produces a tailored cover letter.

Install

npx claudepluginhub luqmannurhakimbazman/ashford

Tool Access

This skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.

Preview

Generate a tailored cover letter. Reads `hojicha/<company>-<role>-resume/notes.md` (produced by `resume-analyzer`) for keyword and gap analysis.

Supporting Assets

evaluations/trigger-tests.md

SKILL.md

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Cover Letter

Generate a tailored cover letter. Reads hojicha/<company>-<role>-resume/notes.md (produced by resume-analyzer) for keyword and gap analysis.

Prerequisite: notes.md should exist for best results. If missing, ask for a JD and do lightweight keyword extraction inline.

Critical Rules

NEVER fabricate experiences. Only reference real experiences from the master resume and candidate-context.md.
Every sentence must pass the "So what?" test. If it doesn't add value, cut it.

When to Write a Cover Letter

Candidate Profile	Value
Entry-level / student	High -- differentiates from identical CVs
Career changer	High -- explains the pivot
Experienced (5+ years)	Low -- write only if explicitly requested
Referral / networking intro	Medium -- reinforces the warm introduction

Four-Paragraph Structure

Paragraph 1: Hook & Introduction

State who you are, the exact role, and a personal connection to the firm. Answer: "Why this specific firm?"

Paragraph 2: Selling Your Experience

Map top 2-3 experiences directly to JD requirements. Use JD keywords. Lead with accomplishments, quantify impact.

Paragraph 3: Why This Firm

Demonstrate genuine knowledge. Contrast with peers. Name-drop employees met, cite recent deals/initiatives/blog posts. This paragraph is the hardest to write well and easiest to spot when faked.

Paragraph 4: Professional Close

Restate interest, mention availability, thank the reader. 2-3 sentences.

LLM Anti-Patterns (Banned)

Pattern	Fix
Em dashes for tone or filler	Use only for structural clarity. Default to commas, periods, semicolons.
Rhetorical questions for drama ("The twist?")	State the point directly.
Formulaic intensifiers ("It wasn't just X, it was Y")	Write the actual claim without theatrical setup.

Constraints

Length: 1 page max (~600 words standard, ~300 for short-form personal statements)
File: Save as cover-letter.md in the output directory (hojicha/<company>-<role>-resume/)
Don't repeat resume bullet-for-bullet -- add context the resume can't convey
Don't copy-paste company statistics from their About page