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+#!/usr/bin/env node
+
+/**
+ * Cover Letter Generator Template
+ *
+ * This script provides a template for generating professional cover letters
+ * using the docx library with proper formatting and structure.
+ *
+ * Usage: Customize the content sections below with job-specific information
+ */
+
+const { Document, Packer, Paragraph, TextRun, AlignmentType } = require('docx');
+const fs = require('fs');
+
+// Configuration
+const OUTPUT_FILE = 'Collins_Robin_Cover_Letter.docx';
+const APPLICANT_NAME = 'Robin Collins';
+const APPLICANT_EMAIL = 'robin.f.collins@outlook.com';
+const APPLICANT_PHONE = '0475 795 732';
+
+// Job-specific configuration - CUSTOMIZE THESE
+const POSITION_TITLE = '[Position Title]';
+const COMPANY_NAME = '[Company Name]';
+const HIRING_MANAGER = '[Hiring Manager Name or "Hiring Manager"]';
+const DATE = new Date().toLocaleDateString('en-AU', { year: 'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric' });
+
+/**
+ * Content sections - CUSTOMIZE WITH JOB-SPECIFIC CONTENT
+ */
+const OPENING_PARAGRAPH = `Dear ${HIRING_MANAGER},
+
+I am writing to express my strong interest in the ${POSITION_TITLE} position at ${COMPANY_NAME}. [Add 1-2 sentences about your unique value proposition and why you're an excellent fit for this specific role.]`;
+
+const BODY_PARAGRAPH_1 = `[Address first key selection criterion or requirement. Lead with the criterion, provide specific evidence from your experience with quantifiable results, and connect to the organizational need.]`;
+
+const BODY_PARAGRAPH_2 = `[Address second key selection criterion. Include specific achievements, metrics, and demonstrate how your experience directly applies to role requirements.]`;
+
+const BODY_PARAGRAPH_3 = `[Optional: Address additional selection criteria or provide compelling examples that differentiate you as a candidate.]`;
+
+const CLOSING_PARAGRAPH = `I am excited about the opportunity to bring my [key skills/experience] to ${COMPANY_NAME} and contribute to [specific organizational goal or initiative]. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your needs in greater detail. Thank you for considering my application.
+
+Sincerely,
+${APPLICANT_NAME}
+${APPLICANT_EMAIL}
+${APPLICANT_PHONE}`;
+
+/**
+ * Style definitions
+ */
+const styles = {
+  default: {
+    document: {
+      run: { font: 'Calibri', size: 22 } // 11pt
+    }
+  },
+  paragraphStyles: [
+    {
+      id: 'Header',
+      name: 'Header',
+      basedOn: 'Normal',
+      run: { font: 'Calibri', size: 22, bold: true },
+      paragraph: { spacing: { after: 120 }, alignment: AlignmentType.LEFT }
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'Body',
+      name: 'Body',
+      basedOn: 'Normal',
+      run: { font: 'Calibri', size: 22 },
+      paragraph: { spacing: { after: 240, line: 360 }, alignment: AlignmentType.LEFT }
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'Closing',
+      name: 'Closing',
+      basedOn: 'Normal',
+      run: { font: 'Calibri', size: 22 },
+      paragraph: { spacing: { before: 240, after: 120 }, alignment: AlignmentType.LEFT }
+    }
+  ]
+};
+
+/**
+ * Generate cover letter document
+ */
+function generateCoverLetter() {
+  const doc = new Document({
+    styles: styles,
+    sections: [{
+      properties: {
+        page: {
+          margin: { top: 1440, right: 1440, bottom: 1440, left: 1440 } // 1 inch margins
+        }
+      },
+      children: [
+        // Header with contact info
+        new Paragraph({
+          style: 'Header',
+          children: [new TextRun(APPLICANT_NAME)]
+        }),
+        new Paragraph({
+          children: [
+            new TextRun(`${APPLICANT_EMAIL} | ${APPLICANT_PHONE}`)
+          ],
+          spacing: { after: 240 }
+        }),
+
+        // Date
+        new Paragraph({
+          children: [new TextRun(DATE)],
+          spacing: { after: 240 }
+        }),
+
+        // Opening
+        new Paragraph({
+          style: 'Body',
+          children: [new TextRun(OPENING_PARAGRAPH)]
+        }),
+
+        // Body paragraphs
+        new Paragraph({
+          style: 'Body',
+          children: [new TextRun(BODY_PARAGRAPH_1)]
+        }),
+
+        new Paragraph({
+          style: 'Body',
+          children: [new TextRun(BODY_PARAGRAPH_2)]
+        }),
+
+        // Optional third body paragraph (comment out if not needed)
+        new Paragraph({
+          style: 'Body',
+          children: [new TextRun(BODY_PARAGRAPH_3)]
+        }),
+
+        // Closing
+        new Paragraph({
+          style: 'Closing',
+          children: [new TextRun(CLOSING_PARAGRAPH)]
+        })
+      ]
+    }]
+  });
+
+  return doc;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Save document to file
+ */
+async function main() {
+  try {
+    const doc = generateCoverLetter();
+    const buffer = await Packer.toBuffer(doc);
+    fs.writeFileSync(OUTPUT_FILE, buffer);
+    console.log(`✅ Cover letter created successfully: ${OUTPUT_FILE}`);
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('❌ Error generating cover letter:', error);
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+}
+
+// Run if called directly
+if (require.main === module) {
+  main();
+}
+
+module.exports = { generateCoverLetter };