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? |