Quick summary
This tutorial shows you how to create a custom GPT in ChatGPT that generates cover letters by configuring a name, description, instructions, conversation starters, and knowledge files — then publishing it with your preferred access settings.
Steps
- On ChatGPT's main interface, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Explore GPTs'.
- Tap 'Create' at the top-right corner to get started.
- Switch to the 'Configure' tab.
- Click the 'Add' icon to upload a display photo representing your cover letter generator GPT.
- Enter a unique GPT Name and Description into their respective input fields.
- Write detailed guidelines describing the purpose, behavior, and capabilities of your GPT in the 'Instructions' input field.
- Add prompt examples to guide users by typing them into the 'Conversation Starters' input field.
- Click 'Upload Files' under the Knowledge section to add reference documents for your GPT.
- In the Capabilities section, tick the checkboxes for the GPT functions you want to enable, and optionally configure Actions for third-party integrations.
- In the Preview Area, type a test prompt and click 'Submit' to try out your cover letter generator GPT.
- When satisfied, tap the 'Create' button at the top-right corner to finalize your custom GPT.
- Select your preferred access configuration and tap 'Save'.
- Your cover letter generator GPT is now created and published.
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