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Checklist: How To Write a Cover Letter That Opens Doors

Task

✅ Have you…

Define Your Cover Letter Template

☐ Drafted the key sections of your cover letter to showcase your biostatistics skills, communication, and impact?

Analyze One Job Using SIS Method

☐ Broken down a target company’s size, industry, and structure to tailor your tone and examples?

Remove Generic Fluff

☐ Replaced at least two vague sentences in a recent cover letter with role-specific statements?

Draft Your Cover Letter Using Template

☐ Written a first draft (≤250 words) matching the 5-point template and added one personal bullet?

Find Your Personal Hook

☐ Researched the company to create a genuine opening line that connects your interests to their mission?

Craft Your Pivot Sentence

☐ Written a sentence acknowledging your top application barrier and pivoting to a core strength?

Write Your X Factor Bullet

☐ Created a single sentence highlighting a unique, technically relevant experience that aligns with the team?

Use AI to Generate a Draft

☐ Used the AI prompt to generate and then personalize a tailored cover letter draft?

Submit Your Application

☐ Submitted your application for that role with your tailored materials?