Look, I've been on both sides of this - hiring and getting hired on Upwork. And I gotta tell you, these AI-generated cover letters are becoming a huge pet peeve when I'm reviewing applications.
Here's the thing: I can spot an AI-written cover letter from a mile away. That perfectly polished, soulless writing style? Yeah, it's like getting a form letter from a robot trying really hard to sound human. And when I see one on Upwork, I usually move it straight to the "probably not" pile.
Why? Because:
It screams "I couldn't be bothered to write my own thoughts"
In my experience, these applications are way more likely to be from people who aren't actually qualified or serious about the job
It's just... impersonal. Like, I want to hire a human, not ChatGPT
Now, I'm not anti-AI. Using AI to polish your grammar or structure? Totally fine. Having it help you organize your thoughts? Go for it. But letting it write the whole thing? That's where I draw the line.
The best cover letters I've seen are slightly imperfect but genuine. They show personality, directly address the job requirements, and actually sound like they were written by someone who read the job posting.
What's your take on this? Are you using AI for your Upwork proposals? And if you're hiring, can you actually tell the difference?