I do not send an AI-written cover letter unedited because fluent text can still be generic, inaccurate, and disconnected from my voice. The employer needs a credible explanation of fit, not a perfectly smooth collection of phrases.
I watch for invented details
AI may infer a project, result, passion, or company fact that I never provided. I verify every statement and remove anything I cannot support.
I replace broad praise with a real reason
“Your innovative company is a leader in excellence” says almost nothing. I use a specific product, problem, team focus, or role responsibility from a current reliable source.
I add evidence the resume cannot show alone
I explain one relevant connection: why a transition makes sense, how two experiences combine, or why a particular problem matches work I have done. I do not rewrite the resume in paragraphs.
I remove artificial intensity
Generated letters often claim I am “thrilled,” “deeply passionate,” or “uniquely positioned.” I keep enthusiasm proportional and let evidence carry the argument.
I read the letter aloud
I simplify sentences that feel unlike me and check whether I could discuss every line naturally in an interview.
My editing questions
- Is every fact true and current?
- Could this paragraph be sent to another employer unchanged?
- Does it explain a connection rather than repeat the resume?
- Would I say these words aloud?
- Is the letter short enough to reward reading?
I may use AI for structure, alternatives, or proofreading. The final letter becomes mine only after I supply the judgment, evidence, and language that make it specific.