Free Cover Letter and Statement Checker
Check a cover letter, motivation letter, statement of purpose or personal statement before you send it.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded.
How to use the Cover Letter and Statement Checker
Choose the type of document and add the organisation and role if you like.
Paste your text with a blank line between paragraphs.
Work through the checks and fix anything marked.
Questions
How long should a cover letter be?
A cover letter is typically 250 to 400 words, which fits on one page. These are typical ranges, not rules, so follow any limit the employer gives.
How long is a statement of purpose?
Many are between 600 and 1,000 words, but programmes set their own limits. Always check the instructions for the programme you are applying to.
What is wrong with I am writing to apply?
Nothing is wrong with it, but it wastes your first line. Opening with why you want this role and what you bring makes a stronger first impression.
More career & job search tools
- LinkedIn Headline and About CheckerCheck your LinkedIn headline and About section against the limits and your target keywords, and build better headlines.New
- Interview Question PracticePractise common interview questions for your field with a timer and a STAR answer template.New
- Application Deadline PlannerTurn a job, scholarship, internship or fellowship deadline into a dated checklist and calendar reminders.New