fix: improve generic cover letter

1 files changed, 8 insertions, 9 deletions

diff --git a/src/generic/cover_letter.tex b/src/generic/cover_letter.tex
index 3621e23..c97f26e 100644
--- a/src/generic/cover_letter.tex
+++ b/src/generic/cover_letter.tex
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 \input{preamble}
 
-\recipient{HR Department}{}
+\recipient{Hiring Manager}{}
 \date{\today}
 \opening{Dear Sir or Madam,}
 \closing{Thank you for your consideration,}
@@ -10,22 +10,21 @@
 
 \makelettertitle{}
 
-I am contacting you in regard to the Software Engineer position. I am intrigued by the work you are
-doing and would love to discuss the opportunity to be a part of it.
+I am contacting you in regard to the Software Engineer position would love to discuss the
+opportunity to be a part of it.
 
 As a generational engineer, I have been engaged in engineering the majority of my life, both as a
 hobby, as well as professionally. While I have tangible experience in both mechanical and electrical
 engineering, I have found software engineering to be an excellent conduit for my love of building
-systems. I have high standards for quality solutions that focus on simplicity, efficiency, and
-correctness. While I have an affinity for Rust, I have experience with many other languages such as
-Python, C, and Javascript.
+systems. I have a passion and natural affinity for writing code and have high standards for quality,
+which often led to taking on a `lead-by-example' role in the teams I have worked in.
 
 I love to explore and learn about new things and a majority of my free time is spend doing so.
 Through my hobbies and career, I have developed a diverse knowledge base and wide skill set,
 including a strong understanding of DevOps, containerization, and Unix systems, to name a few. I
-believe this, along with my proficiency for engineering and passion for writing efficient and
-correct code, could provide unique qualifications for this opportunity, and I look forward to
-discussing it further.
+hope this, along with my proficiency for engineering and passion for writing efficient and correct
+code, could provide unique qualifications for this opportunity, and look forward to discussing it
+further.
 
 \makeletterclosing{}