Quick answer: write one body paragraph per hiring signal. Start with the requirement, add a verifiable result or project, and end with the relevance to the role.

Use a one-signal paragraph

Pick one hiring signal from the JD, such as customer onboarding, reporting, debugging, stakeholder communication, or research. Do not make one paragraph carry every strength you have.

Show proof before interpretation

Write the project, metric, workflow, audience, or decision first. Then explain why that proof fits the role. This order keeps AI from turning evidence into flattering claims.

Use a simple before-after example

A weak body paragraph says I am a strong communicator. A stronger one names the audience, constraint, action, and result, then connects that pattern to the new team.

Prompt

Rewrite my cover letter body paragraph for [role]. Use one JD requirement, one verifiable proof point from my notes, and one sentence explaining relevance. Do not repeat my resume, invent metrics, or add company praise I did not provide.

FAQ

How many body paragraphs should a cover letter have?

One or two is enough for most applications. Use two only when the role has two distinct signals you can prove well.

Should the body paragraph include numbers?

Use numbers when they are true and relevant. If you do not have metrics, use scale, frequency, audience, turnaround time, quality bar, or project constraints instead.