5 AI Cover Letter Red Flags Recruiters Spot Fast

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Recruiters in 2025 can spot AI-written cover letters in seconds—and many strong candidates are getting rejected because their applications sound generic, robotic, or obviously generated by AI.

[Video thumbnail] Cover Letters: Don't Let AI Give You Away

Recruiters in 2025 can spot AI-written cover letters in seconds—and many strong candidates are getting rejected because their applications sound generic, robotic, or obviously generated by AI. This video breaks down the top “AI-isms” that hiring managers recognize instantly, plus simple ways to rewrite them so cover letters feel natural, specific, and human.

Viewers will learn the most common red-flag phrases, patterns, and structures, why they trigger negative reactions, and how to use AI as a helpful starting point without letting it erase their authentic professional voice.

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