Best AI Apps Finder - cover letter test, 25 September 2026 (UTC). The CV and the job are fictional. CONSTRAINED PROMPT: Write a cover letter of no more than 250 words for the job below, using only the facts in my CV. Do not add skills, employers, qualifications, numbers or achievements that are not in the CV. JOB: Junior Data Analyst at Brightwell Foods, Leeds. Requirements: SQL, Excel, Power BI, attention to detail, experience cleaning messy data, and a degree in a numerate subject. Python is desirable. MY CV: Sam Okafor. BSc Economics, University of Bradford, 2024 (2:1). Operations Assistant, Northgate Logistics, September 2024 to present: I maintain the daily delivery spreadsheets in Excel, reconcile shipment records against invoices, and built a weekly on-time delivery report. Volunteer treasurer, Bradford Community Allotments, 2022 to 2024: I kept the accounts in Excel. Skills: Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP) and basic SQL (SELECT, JOIN) from an online course. I have not used Power BI or Python. UNCONSTRAINED PROMPT: identical, except the first sentence ends '...for the job below, based on my CV.' and the sentence 'Do not add skills, employers, qualifications, numbers or achievements that are not in the CV.' is removed. Note: Perplexity's editor dropped paragraph breaks, so both prompts were sent to Perplexity as one paragraph with the same wording. An earlier Perplexity attempt lost the first paragraph entirely; it was discarded and is not scored. ----- ChatGPT (Plus, temporary chat), CONSTRAINED prompt, 184 words ----- Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Junior Data Analyst position at Brightwell Foods in Leeds. I graduated from the University of Bradford in 2024 with a 2:1 BSc in Economics and currently work as an Operations Assistant at Northgate Logistics. In my current role, I maintain daily delivery spreadsheets in Excel, reconcile shipment records against invoices, and built a weekly on-time delivery report. This work involves working carefully with operational data and checking records for accuracy. I am confident using Excel, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP. I also have basic SQL knowledge, including SELECT and JOIN, gained through an online course. From 2022 to 2024, I volunteered as treasurer for Bradford Community Allotments, where I kept the accounts in Excel. While I have not yet used Power BI or Python, I am interested in developing my data analysis skills further and applying my existing experience with Excel, SQL, reporting, and data reconciliation in a Junior Data Analyst role. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application and how my background could contribute to Brightwell Foods. Yours faithfully, Sam Okafor ----- Perplexity (free), CONSTRAINED prompt, 191 words ----- Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Junior Data Analyst position at Brightwell Foods in Leeds. I hold a BSc in Economics from the University of Bradford, achieving a 2:1 in 2024. In my current role as Operations Assistant at Northgate Logistics, I maintain daily delivery spreadsheets in Excel, reconcile shipment records against invoices, and built a weekly on-time delivery report. These responsibilities require careful attention to detail and working accurately with operational data. I also volunteered as treasurer for Bradford Community Allotments from 2022 to 2024, where I kept the accounts in Excel. Through this experience, I developed further familiarity with maintaining and organising financial records. My technical skills include Excel, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP, as well as basic SQL using SELECT and JOIN, which I studied through an online course. While I have not used Power BI or Python, I am keen to develop my skills in these areas. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my experience with Excel, record reconciliation, and data reporting to Brightwell Foods. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Sam Okafor ----- ChatGPT (Plus, temporary chat), UNCONSTRAINED prompt, letter body 208 words ----- Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Junior Data Analyst position at Brightwell Foods in Leeds. With a BSc Economics (2:1) from the University of Bradford and practical experience working with operational data, I am keen to develop my career in data analysis. In my current role as an Operations Assistant at Northgate Logistics, I maintain daily delivery spreadsheets, reconcile shipment records against invoices, and have built a weekly report to track on-time delivery performance. This work requires careful attention to detail and regularly involves identifying inconsistencies and cleaning data before it can be used reliably for reporting. I am confident using Excel, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP, and I have developed basic SQL skills through an online course, including SELECT queries and JOINs. My previous experience as volunteer treasurer for Bradford Community Allotments also strengthened my accuracy and confidence working with financial records in Excel. While I have not yet used Power BI or Python professionally, I am keen to develop these skills and believe my analytical background and hands-on experience with real operational data provide a strong foundation for doing so. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to Brightwell Foods while continuing to grow as a data analyst. Yours faithfully, Sam Okafor ----- Perplexity (free), UNCONSTRAINED prompt, 247 words ----- Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Junior Data Analyst position at Brightwell Foods in Leeds. With a BSc in Economics (2:1) from the University of Bradford and hands-on experience maintaining and analysing operational data, I am eager to contribute to your team. In my current role as Operations Assistant at Northgate Logistics, I maintain daily delivery spreadsheets in Excel, reconcile shipment records against invoices, and built a weekly on-time delivery report that highlights trends and exceptions. This work has sharpened my attention to detail and my ability to clean and structure messy data for reliable reporting. As Volunteer Treasurer for Bradford Community Allotments (2022–2024), I managed accounts in Excel, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial records. These experiences have strengthened my proficiency with pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data validation. I have completed an online SQL course covering SELECT and JOIN statements and am keen to expand my technical toolkit. While I have not yet used Power BI or Python professionally, I am a quick learner and motivated to develop these skills to support advanced analytics and dashboarding. My economics background provides a solid numerate foundation, and my operational experience has taught me how data quality directly impacts business decisions. I am excited by the opportunity to bring my analytical mindset, accuracy, and enthusiasm for data to Brightwell Foods. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can contribute to your team. Yours sincerely, Sam Okafor