Cover Buddy: Generate Cover Letters Instantly

Why Cover Letters Matter (and Why We Skip Them)

Applying for jobs can be demanding. Crafting a compelling resume takes time, and then comes the cover letter – often seen as another hurdle. Many job seekers, pressed for time or unsure what to write, end up skipping the cover letter entirely. This can be a missed opportunity, as a well-written cover letter allows you to showcase your personality, explain your motivation, and directly address the specific requirements of the job posting in a way a resume alone cannot.

Applying without a cover letter might seem faster, but it can leave recruiters wondering about your genuine interest or how your specific skills align with their needs. This is the problem Cover Buddy aims to solve.

Introducing Cover Buddy

Cover Buddy is a simple yet powerful web tool designed to bridge the gap between your resume and the job description. Instead of starting from scratch, you provide the essential ingredients: your existing resume (as a PDF) and the details of the job you're applying for (either by pasting the text or uploading a screenshot).

With just a click, Cover Buddy leverages the power of the OpenAI API to analyze both your resume and the job requirements. It then intelligently crafts a draft cover letter that highlights your relevant experience and skills, tailored specifically for that position. This gives you a strong starting point, saving significant time and effort while ensuring your application feels personalized.

Behind the Scenes

Cover Buddy operates as a web application built with a focus on simplicity and efficiency:

• Backend: Powered by Ktor, a modern Kotlin framework for building asynchronous servers, handling uploads and API interactions.
• Frontend: The user interface is rendered using Kotlinx.html DSL directly from the Ktor server, providing a seamless Kotlin-based stack.
• AI Integration: Connects securely to the OpenAI API to perform the analysis and text generation needed for creating the cover letter.
• Input Handling: Processes uploaded PDF resumes and handles both text input and image uploads (requiring backend processing like OCR if implemented fully) for job descriptions.