Hands-on exercise · EX 3.2 · Module 3
Research an employer and write your cover letter
You have been invited to an interview. You will use AI to research the employer, check the facts yourself, and then use what you verified to write a matching cover letter.
Time1.5 hours
ToolsChatGPT or Claude, Word or Google Docs, Company website
Pass mark3 of 4 criteria
You hand inYour AI research with your verification notes (what was correct, wrong or out of date), your final cover letter, and a list of the prompts you used and the changes you made.
↓ Files for this exercise
Download these first. Fill them in on your computer or print them.
- DOCXCARE prompt cardA one-page card to plan clear AI prompts with Context, Action, Result and Example.Download 119 KB
- DOCXAI output checking checklistCheck AI answers for invented facts (hallucinations), old information and bias before you use them.Download 119 KB
- DOCXCover letter templateA 4-paragraph cover letter plan that uses only facts you have checked.Download 119 KB
- DOCXEmployer research worksheetResearch an employer with AI, then check each fact on official sources.Download 118 KB
- XLSXJob application trackerTrack every job you apply for, the documents you sent and your next step.Download 55 KB
- DOCXModule 3 exercise workbookPrintable worksheets for every exercise in this module.Download 122 KB
Step by step
You will practise: use AI to research an employer; verify AI-generated information using reliable sources; tell the difference between AI content and verified facts; identify where human judgement is still essential.
1Choose a company10 min
2Research with AI20 min
3Verify the information20 min
4Write your cover letter40 min
!Tips and safety
- AI tools may not know about events from the last few months. Always check dates.
- Review sites such as Glassdoor show opinions, not facts. Read several reviews.
?Reflection questions (answer them when you submit)
- Which information from the AI was completely accurate, and was anything outdated or assumed?
- Why is verification important before an interview?
- What did AI do well, and where was human judgement still necessary?
- Would you trust AI alone when preparing for an interview? Why or why not?
✓How your work is assessed
- The AI research covers mission, products, culture and recent news
- All 5 areas are checked on official sources, with differences clearly noted
- The cover letter is tailored to the company, uses only verified facts and sounds personal
- Prompts and changes are documented and the reflection shows clear human judgement
You pass with at least 3 of the 4 criteria met (60%). You can improve and resubmit at any time.
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