chatgpt cover letter generator
1.0.0
AI-powered assistant that extracts key information from job postings to generate and refine customized cover letters that align personal qualifications with job requirements, leveraging web scraping and the OpenAI API.
This AI-powered tool streamlines the cover letter writing process, transforming job postings into compelling, personalized applications. Simply provide a job posting URL and your personal background information to generate tailored cover letters.
Project Highlights:
Requests and BeautifulSoup, with automatic language detection using langdetect.OpenAI's chat completions API with structured outputs. Leverages Pydantic to validate the JSON output.chat completions API.Streamline your job application process and increase your chances of landing interviews with professionally crafted cover letters that effectively showcase your qualifications.
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To get started, input your API key, job posting URL, professional background, personal information, and motivation in your_information.py.
# OpenAI API key
OPENAI_API_KEY = "Your_OPENAI_API_key_here"
# Job posting URL
job_posting_url = "https://openai.com/careers/research-scientist"
# Professional background
education = """
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, XYZ University, Anytown, USA (2015-2019).
Master of Science in Machine Learning, ABC University, Somewhere City, USA (2020-2022)
"""
work_experience = """
Machine Learning Engineer, ABC Tech Solutions, Somewhere City, USA (2022-Present)
- Designed and implemented machine learning algorithms to improve product recommendations.
- Developed and deployed scalable machine learning pipelines using cloud-based platforms.
- Conducted model evaluation and performance tuning to optimize accuracy and efficiency.
"""
skills = """
Programming Languages: Python, R
Machine Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
Data Manipulation and Analysis: Pandas, NumPy
Big Data Processing: Apache Spark
Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn
Version Control: Git
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform
"""
# Personal information
name = "John Doe"
address = "123 Main Street, Anytown, USA"
phone = "+1 (555) 123-4567"
email = "[email protected]"
salary_expectations = "$100,000 - $120,000 per year"
possible_start_date = "2024-10-01"
# Motivation for the job
motivation = """
Active and highly satisfied ChatGPT user.
Fascination for data and all things AI.
Use my machine learning skills to contribute to the advancement of AI technology.
"""
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Run cover_letter_generator.ipynb to automate each stage of creating a personalized cover letter:
Web Scraping: Extracts job description text directly from the job posting URL using Requests and BeautifulSoup. Automatically detects the language of the job description using langdetect.
Information Extraction: Uses OpenAI's chat completions API (beta) with structured outputs to extract the relevant information from the job description in JSON format. Leverages Pydantic to validate the JSON format against a defined schema.
{
"employer": "OpenAI",
"job_title": "Research Scientist",
"requirements": [
"Track record of coming up with new ideas or improving
upon existing ideas in machine learning",
"Ability to own and pursue a research agenda",
"Excitement about OpenAI's approach to research",
"Nice to have: Interested in and thoughtful about the
impacts of AI technology",
"Nice to have: Past experience in creating high-performance
implementations of deep learning algorithms"
],
"tasks": [
"Develop innovative machine learning techniques",
"Advance the research agenda of the team",
"Collaborate with peers across the organization"
],
"contact_person": "unknown",
"address": "San Francisco, California, United States"
}
Cover Letter Generation: Produces three unique cover letter suggestions by aligning your education, work experience, skills, and motivation to the tasks and requirements outlined in the job description using chat completions API and language-specific prompts in both English and German.
Cover Letter Refinement: Reviews and refines each cover letter leveraging chat completions API with specific refinement prompts.
Cover Letter Consolidation: Combines the best parts of each refined cover letter into a single, cohesive cover letter using chat completions API with dedicated consolidation prompts.
Save Cover Letters as Text File: Exports the consolidated cover letter and the three refined cover letters to a .txt file for easy access and final editing.
Example Cover Letter:
John Doe
123 Main Street
Anytown, USA
+1 (555) 123-4567
[email protected]
June 28, 2024
OpenAI
San Francisco, California, United States
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Research Scientist position at OpenAI.
With a strong educational background in computer science and machine
learning, along with relevant work experience and a passion for AI
technology, I believe I possess the necessary qualifications and
motivation to excel in this role.
In terms of requirements, I have a track record of coming up with new
ideas and improving upon existing ideas in machine learning. My Master of
Science in Machine Learning from ABC University, along with my work as a
Machine Learning Engineer at ABC Tech Solutions, have provided me with
hands-on experience in designing and implementing machine learning
algorithms. I have also utilized various frameworks such as TensorFlow,
PyTorch, and scikit-learn to develop and deploy scalable machine learning
pipelines. Additionally, I possess strong programming skills in Python
and R, and I am proficient in data manipulation and analysis using Pandas
and NumPy.
Furthermore, I am excited about OpenAI's approach to research and its
impact on the field of AI. As an active and highly satisfied user of
ChatGPT, I have witnessed firsthand the capabilities and potential of
OpenAI's technology. I am also thoughtful about the impacts of AI and its
ethical considerations, making me an ideal candidate for the role.
In terms of tasks, I am confident in my ability to develop innovative
machine learning techniques and advance the research agenda of the team.
I have a collaborative mindset and have successfully collaborated with
peers across organizations in the past. Additionally, my experience in
creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms
aligns with the nice-to-have requirement of the position.
Regarding my education, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
from XYZ University and a Master of Science in Machine Learning from ABC
University. My educational background, coupled with my practical
experience, has equipped me with a strong foundation in both theoretical
concepts and practical applications of machine learning.
In terms of salary expectations, I am seeking a range of $100,000 -
$120,000 per year. My possible start date would be October 1, 2024.
Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the
opportunity to contribute to OpenAI's research efforts and advance the
field of AI. I have attached my resume for your review. I look forward to
the possibility of discussing my qualifications further.
Sincerely,
John Doe
Review the cover letter drafts, select the version that best fits your style, make any necessary adjustments, and submit your personalized cover letter.
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Follow these steps to set up the ChatGPT Cover Letter Generator on your local machine.
Ensure you have the following in place before proceeding.
requirements.txt in the next step.
Ensure you have pip installed. Then, install the required dependencies listed in requirements.txt:
pip install -r requirements.txt
your_information.py:
OPENAI_API_KEY = "Your_OPENAI_API_key_here"
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This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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This project was made possible with the help of the following resources and tutorials:
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