AI-generated cover letters becoming standard in recruitment, says Eursap

AI-generated cover letters are becoming increasingly common in recruitment processes, particularly for high-volume job applications, according to Daniel Patel, recruitment director at Eursap.

Patel said recruiters are seeing a sharp rise in candidates using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help produce application materials.

He added: “We are seeing a significant rise in AI-generated cover letters. It is no longer occasional; it is widespread, particularly in high-volume application processes.

“Candidates are under pressure to apply quickly and at scale, and AI tools offer a way to keep up with that pace.”

He said that while AI-written applications can sometimes still be identified, the quality of outputs has improved significantly.

Patel continued: “In some cases, you can still spot them. They tend to be overly polished, quite generic, and often lack specific detail about the company or role. But that is changing quickly.

“The quality has improved to the point where it is not always obvious, especially at first glance.”

According to Patel, the issue is less about whether AI has been used and more about how candidates use it.