IMO, a brief, thoughtful note is one of the highest-value things that a candidate can do.

Hiring for a small startup, I am looking for connection. So when I review job applications, I will always read a three-sentence cover letter that is tailored to my company, but never read a page-long cover letter that is obviously copy-pasted. So if someone wanted to get a job at Kevala, it would behoove them to spend 5 minutes reading our website.

If you add a one paragraph or even one sentence cover letter that is unique to the company your applying for, you'll already be ahead of 95% of the other applicants in my experience.

Even when we state that a cover letter is required, the number of people who actually supply one is minuscule. It does effectively filter out people who can't read or follow instructions though.

I personally tend to write very short, to the point Bio/Cover Letters. I feel like I have had good experiences with job applications as a result.

I have only had 3 serious applications (and been accepted for all), so I do not have much experience.

I do think it fits me as a person too. Short and to the point over digital communication - doesn’t shut up outside of it.

In my experience, clear and concise writing is usually better. My own consulting agreements are fit on just 1–2 pages.

> Will this work for freelancing proposal? Will this work for about/cover letter/bio?

Probably not , Gokan is specialized in "DevTools" / "Tech" industry.

I think this type of message appeal specifically to Developer.

As a developer I really prefer those one-liner intro rather than "Story Telling" type of welcome.

A/B test it L0L

Yes and yes, so long as you link to more info. It’s an attention economy