A cover letter in four short paragraphs

Paragraph one: the role and the reason

Name the role and say, in a sentence, what drew you to this company. Specific beats flattering: mention a product, a project or a problem they work on.

Paragraph two: your best proof

Pick one achievement that matches the job and tell it in three sentences: the situation, what you did, the result.

Paragraph three: what you will bring

Connect one or two skills from the posting to something you have done. Do not repeat your whole resume.

Paragraph four: close politely

Thank them, say you would welcome a conversation, and sign with your name. Keep the whole letter under about 350 words.

Avoid

• "To whom it may concern": find a name or write to the hiring team.
• Empty phrases like "team player" or "passionate". Show it instead.
• Starting every sentence with "I".