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Cover Letters That Convert: The 3-Paragraph Formula

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Cover letters are not dead — they just need to be 200 words, not 600. Here's the formula.

Paragraph 1: The hook (50 words)

Open with a specific reason you're applying — a product you use, a recent launch, an explicit mission match. Skip "I am writing to apply for..."

Paragraph 2: The proof (100 words)

Pick the 1–2 most relevant accomplishments from your resume and explain them in plain language with measurable outcomes. Mirror the JD's keywords.

Paragraph 3: The close (50 words)

Tell them what you'd like to do next (a 20-min intro call). Confidence beats apology — never end with "Thank you for your time considering..."

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