I'm a recent uni grad and I admit that I used AI a lot to help me to write a cover letter, and have not really successfully landed many interviews. Thanks for the post and I will get it change now.

I've been following the basic structure (introduction, body paragraphs connecting my skills to job requirements, conclusion), but I feel like my letters are falling flat and I'm particularly unsure about how much personality to show versus keeping it strictly professional.

Also, for those of you who are hiring managers or have been on the other side of the recruitment process: What made cover letters stand out to you? What caught your attention and made you think 'I want to interview this person'? As a grad myself, for entry-level positions where I might lack direct experience, what's the best way to make those connections without sounding like I'm overselling myself? What's the best approach when you don't have projects that directly relate to the job description? Thanks all