This startup added a new job app requirement for interns: handwritten cover letters
THE SO WHAT
Requiring handwritten cover letters is a blunt but clear response to AI-written applications—some companies will trade efficiency for a stronger signal on intent and fit. If you hire early talent, expect to add friction somewhere in the funnel to separate human effort from AI gloss.
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