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Cover Letter Word Counter

Paste your cover letter below. We'll check if it hits the 250–400 word sweet spot and analyze it for overused "I" and "Me" statements.

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Too Many "I" Statements

Your cover letter uses "I" or "me" a lot. While it's about you, try to shift the focus to how you can help the company. Example: Change "I want to learn..." to "My background can help the team achieve..."

How long should a cover letter be?

The ideal cover letter length is between 250 and 400 words, or roughly half a page to one full page. Recruiters are busy. If your cover letter is longer than 400 words, they are likely to skim it or skip it entirely. If it's shorter than 200 words, you probably haven't provided enough detail about why you're a good fit.

Why limit "I" and "Me"?

It's natural to use "I" in a cover letter, but overusing it makes the letter sound self-centered. A great cover letter bridges the gap between your skills and the company's needs. Aim to use words like "you", "your team", and "the company" just as much as "I".