How to prompt ChatGPT to write a cover letter

Example

To give you a better understanding of how to use the above template, here’s an example for a job seeker named Amelie Margaret who is applying for a Dispensary Assistant position.

Write me a cover letter based on the following information:

Applicant details

• Name: Amelie Margaret
• Address: 123 Fake Street, Perth, WA, 6000
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0400 000 000

Employment history

Dispensary Assistant at Terry White - Dec 2018 to Present

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the Parmacist to provide an excellent standard of customer service with general health and medication advice to the community
• Dispensing and filing of repeat prescriptions
• Maintenance of customer records ensuring all information is correct and up to date
• Maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing stock
• Interacting with customers, doctors, and nursing home staff
• Delivery of medications to nursing home
• Control of several different community accounts
• Cashing up registers, handling money, and using the point-of-sale program
• Ensure stationary, printers, and faxes are fully stocked at all times

Customer Service Assistant at Caltex - Jan 2018 to Dec 2018

Responsibilities:

• Working independently in the service station regulating the sale of gas and petrol while delivering a high standard of customer service
• Providing customer service
• Money handling
• Following the Fuel Watch guidelines
• Regulating the sale of gas and petrol and maintain the safety of the site

Pharmacy Assistant at Priceline - Mar 2016 to Jan 2018

Responsibilities:

• Working directly with the customers to provide them with advice and products to suit individual needs
• Selecting appropriate medications and issuing health advice
• Maintaining stock levels
• Interacting with customers
• Handing money and using the point-of-sale program

Café Assistant at Milk Café - Apr 2014 to Mar 2016

Responsibilities:

• Customer service, including service of food and beverages
• Following food safety guidelines
• Cleaning of shop
• Money handling
• Preparation and display of food
• Interacting with customers and using the point of sale program

Education

Certificate II in Community Pharmacy from Terry White - 2016

Year 12 completion from Hale School - 2014

Achievements:

• Graduated in top 10% of students
• Selected as Dux

Skills

• Word processing – 52WPM 100% accuracy
• MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher
• Various databases including MYOB

Position I'm applying for

Dispensary Assistant at Wellness Pharmacy

About Wellness Pharmacy:
One of Australia's most innovative independently owned pharmacy groups. Our large format stores offer customers a comprehensive range of health, beauty and medicinal products. We aim to maintain high levels of professional services and advice.

About the role:
We are seeking a full-time Dispensary Assistant to join our team in West Perth.

Duties:

• Provide service and complete sales in the scheduled medicines area and front of shop
• Dispensing experience is highly regarded
• Assist with prescription procedures
• Provide non-therapeutic advice and recommendations
• Work with the team to assist in the delivery of pharmacy services
• Manage expectations of our valuable customers

Skills and experience:

• Previous retail and customer service experience
• Community pharmacy experience is essential
• S2/S3 certificate is beneficial
• Eftpos, point of sale and cash handling experience essential
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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