First-year cover letters: 16 examples

Cover Letter 1
<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiter>,

I am presently in my first year in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. I
learned a great deal about CS First Boston when I met with Lisa Sheldon and Brad Kindle at the
Investment Banking Conference on campus last week and would like to express my strong
interest in an internship at your firm this summer.

Prior to matriculation at the GSB, I was an Assistant Vice President in the Public Finance
Department of Sutro & Co. Incorporated. I have five years of investment experience in
structuring transactions for public agencies. My fast career progression within Sutro can be
attributed to my dedication to providing the highest quality service to our clients, coupled with
my ability to contribute creative solutions to difficult problems. While a career in public finance
is challenging, my primary goal is to provide financial and business advice to corporations.

I am confident that my analytical skills, garnered through prior work experience and rigorous
academic training, will allow me to make a significant contribution to your firm. I am highly
motivated and very committed to a career in corporate finance and would appreciate the
opportunity to further express my interest in career opportunities at CS First Boston.

I have enclosed my resume for your review. I hope that I will have the opportunity to meet with
you when you recruit at Chicago for summer internships, and I would greatly appreciate being
included on your closed schedule. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to
hearing from you.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Enclosure

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 2

<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiting Coordinator>:

I am enclosing my resume for your consideration in response to our recent conversation

concerning brand marketing opportunities within Pepsi. As you may recall, I am a first-year
student at the University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business interested in pursuing a
summer internship position in marketing with a premier consumer products company. I was very
impressed to hear your insights about Pepsi as well as the outstanding reputation the company
holds in the industry.

My goal is to find a challenging position in a consumer products company in the New York area
that is highly competitive in its marketing approach, has a history of hiring and developing top
quality people, and demands excellence from all members of its brand marketing teams.

My success at Citibank depended on my ability to establish strong relationships with clients,

members of various internal departments, and outside individuals such as lawyers and
accountants. I was able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in the face of
severe time deadlines. As a member of client teams, I participated in putting together client
presentations, competitor analyses and marketing material for our sales force.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss summer opportunities
when I am in the New York area. I plan to be in town the week of January 10th, but could arrange
a visit sooner if that would be more convenient. I will call you on <Date> to find out if this can
be arranged. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>
<Email Address>
<Phone number>

Enclosure

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 3

<Your Address>

<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiter>:

I recently came across your name through the job posting you provided to the University of
Chicago, Graduate School of Business MBA Career Services office. I understand you are
seeking qualified students for a summer internship in financial planning and analysis, which I am
well qualified for and would like to be considered for this position.

As a first-year MBA student specializing in finance, I have completed courses in Investments

and Corporate Finance. Prior to entering the MBA program I worked closely with the flight
training department of many airlines, including consulting on the installations of two of your
flight simulators at the American Airlines Flight Training Academy. I am very familiar with your
company’s principal operating assets and your aircraft as I received my undergraduate degree in
Aeronautical Engineering from MIT.

The enclosed resume offers a more complete and detailed picture of my education and prior
work experience. I have a proven professional track record as well as a familiarity with the
airline industry’s operations and culture. Armed with these unique qualifications, I feel I can
make a valuable contribution to <company name> during the course of the summer.

I will call you on <date> to discuss the possibility of arranging an interview. I look forward to
speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Attachment

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 4

<Your Address>

<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiting Coordinator>:

I recently met with <referrer’s name> of Morgan Stanley’s Foreign Exchange Department.
During the course of our conversation, <referrer’s name> referred me to you as the individual
to contact for summer internships.

I discussed opportunities and my interest in sales and trading with <referrer’s name>. As a
first- year MBA student I am very interested in Morgan Stanley’s commitment to exposing its
people to a wide variety of challenges and opportunities.

The University of Chicago has provided me with a rigorous and analytical education. In addition,
my experience in helping build and develop a regional money market office tested and proved
my entrepreneurial spirit and interpersonal skills for working in a demanding and pressure-
packed environment. I also have an extremely strong desire to broaden my knowledge and
understanding of the financial markets.

I believe that these attributes will enable me to successfully contribute to the dynamic, growing
world of sales and trading and hope they qualify me for a summer internship with Morgan
Stanley.

I would appreciate being included on your invitational interview schedule when you visit the
campus on <date>. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 5

<Date>

<Prospective Employer>

Dear <Recruiter>:

I am a first-year MBA student at the University of Chicago specializing in public management

with concentrations in finance and economics. I am pursuing a career in city management and
would like to explore summer internship opportunities within your company.

As further detailed in my resume, I have strong management and financial analysis skills in the
fields of project feasibility and economic development – both areas applicable to city
management problems. In addition, my two teaching assignments with Chase Chemical Bank
and numerous liaison roles while a student at Pomona College are evidence of my excellent
communications skills. Of note is my ability to find areas of mutual agreement in opposing
points of view. This is especially helpful when policy decisions must be made which involve
reconciling the concerns of several constituent groups who have conflicting objectives. The
position I am seeking will offer development programs, project and policy analysis, and
administration.

My primary reasons for seeking and wanting to secure summer and permanent employment in
Southern California are my family and community ties. These ties account for my keen personal
interest in the region’s growth and development. I will be returning home to Southern California
the week of March 24-March 31 and will call you the week of March 18 in hopes of arranging a
convenient time for an interview. While in Southern California, I can be reached at <telephone
number>.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration,
and I look forward to meeting you later this month.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Attachment

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 6
<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiting Coordinator>:

I am a first-year MBA student concentrating in finance at the University of Chicago. I hope to

find a summer internship position in the fixed income research area. Because Deutsche Bank is a
leader in the fixed income area, I would welcome an opportunity to visit you and find out more
information about your department.

My previous professional experiences were in managing, planning and conducting research in

engineering and biophysics areas. In these capacities, I was responsible not only for technical
aspects of research, but also for planning and managing budgets, writing proposals, leading
research groups, making professional presentations, analyzing complex data, and publishing
scholarly results. This research required the analysis of experimental data along with the
derivation of sophisticated mathematical models for that data. This work typically involved the
development of custom computer programs to analyze the data and generate the model from
systems of equations.

By the end of my first year at the University of Chicago I will have completed courses in the
areas of corporate finance, financial instruments (options/futures), financial markets,
investments, and economics and will be taking more advanced courses during my second year. I
already have an extensive knowledge of probability, statistics and mathematical modeling from
my previous graduate training in electrical engineering and biophysics. Thus, the financial
expertise that I am acquiring at the University of Chicago should ideally complement my
previous training because knowledge of both the financial and mathematical/computational areas
is required in fixed income research.

As illustrated above, my skills and expertise are ideally suited for fixed income research. My
resume is enclosed. I will call you next week to try to schedule a visit. Please contact me if you
have any questions. Your assistance is appreciated.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Enclosure

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 7
Date

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiter>:

I am a first-year student at the University of Chicago. I spoke to you approximately a year ago
about internship opportunities at Goldman Sachs. At that time, you stated that I should wait
about a year before I started contacting you again.

I attended the seminars this past fall on campus, and I sat with some of your traders in New York
over the holiday break in December. In particular, Michael Lambert stated that I should visit
your office to get a feel for Goldman’s trading approach. If there is time in your schedule to
accommodate this, I would greatly appreciate it.

I have enclosed my resume for your review, and I would appreciate you adding my name to your
invitational interview list for Goldman Sachs’s visit to our campus in February. I am very excited
about the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for a sales and trading internship position with
Goldman as I have heard so many positive comments regarding the internship program from
former University of Chicago summer interns.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I will follow up with you on Wednesday,
January 11, after the market closes, to ensure you received my letter as well as to answer any
questions you may have at that time.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>
<Your Address>
<Your Phone Number>
<Your Email Address>

Enclosure

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 8

<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiting Coordinator>:

As a first year at the University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business I am writing to express
my interest in a sales and trading internship within your Equities Division. Prior to attending the
GSB, I spent three years on Wall Street during which time I became very familiar with Goldman
Sachs’s activities.

At Morgan Stanley, I gained extensive market experience through my responsibilities in their

Foreign Exchange Exposure Management Group. I succeeded in hedging the firm’s non-U.S.
dollar profits by accurately reading the financial markets and effectively interpreting their
technical and fundamental movements. In addition to this market experience, I developed solid
relationships with clients during my first two years at Morgan Stanley. During this time, I
worked in the Bank Relations department where I served as the liaison between the firm and over
120 foreign and domestic banks. My quick grasp of complex concepts and my ability to
negotiate enabled me to significantly increase the firm’s funding facilities and trading lines.

I believe that Goldman Sachs would offer the daily challenges, intellectual stimulation and
professional rewards that I am seeking. My resume is enclosed for your review, and I would
appreciate being considered for your closed interview schedule when you come to campus on
February 3.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>
<Phone Number>
<Email Address>

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 9

<Your Address>

<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiting Coordinator>:

I am a first-year student at the University of Chicago, and my main interest is in Equity Trading.
I am contacting you at this time regarding the CS First Boston Breakfast Series. I am very
interested in learning more about CS First Boston and their Sales and Trading internship
program. I would appreciate it if you could include me on the attendee list for this event.
Additionally, I am writing you for two other purposes as well.

First, I am interested in being considered for your Sales and Trading internship program. My
success in finance during my undergraduate studies, where I was Finance Student of the Year, as
well as my professional experience as a loan analyst at Comerica Bank should highlight my work
ethic and desire to succeed. I would like to build on my strong finance background through
obtaining a sales and trading position with CS First Boston. I would appreciate being included on
your invitation list when your firm visits our campus on November 3.

Secondly, I will be in New York from December 19 through December 23. I would appreciate
the opportunity to meet with a representative from the Equity Department at that time, for
approximately 20 minutes or so, to discuss particular issues about being an Equity Trader at CS
First Boston. I will contact you on December 14 in the afternoon so that we can discuss some of
these details further. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to talking with you regarding these issues.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 10

<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiting Coordinator>:

I am a first-year MBA student at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. I

attended the presentation given by your firm last quarter and was very impressed with <firm’s
name> approach to management consulting. I was further acquainted with your firm by talking
with <intern names> and several other summer interns. My discussions with them confirmed
my interest in <firm’s name>. Therefore, I am writing to request an invitation to interview for a
summer associate consulting position.

Before coming to the University of Chicago, I worked as a <job title> in the <department> of
<company>, a <company line of business>. My work there built my analytical and problem
solving skills, as I was called upon to <describe your analytical work here>. My
communication and consensus building skills were honed, as my responsibilities included
presenting and marketing these projects to middle and upper management.

I feel that the analytical, leadership and teamwork abilities gained through my employment and
academic experience provide me with the tools and skills necessary to perform well in a
consulting career, and will allow me to make a significant contribution at your firm.

I am excited by the strong potential fit I see between <firm> and myself, and I have enclosed my
resume which further details my professional and academic background. I hope to have the
opportunity to meet with you when you recruit at Chicago for summer internships on
<recruiting date>, and I would greatly appreciate being included on your invitational list.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Attachment

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 11
<Date>

<Recruiting Manager>
1585 Broadway
29th Floor
New York, NY 10020

Dear <Recruiting Manager>:

I am a first-year student at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Through attending
Morgan Stanley’s corporate presentations at the GSB, I have become impressed with your firm. Although
many different areas within investment banking interest me, I am pursuing career opportunities primarily
in sales and trading.

Prior to entering the GSB, I worked for Caisse des depots et consignations GmbH (CDC) in Frankfurt,
Germany. CDC is one of the largest financial institutions in Europe (100% French state-owned and rated
AAA/Aaa). The Frankfurt office is a subsidiary of the Capital Markets Division of CDC in Paris.

Upon graduating from UC Berkeley, I realized that, with the globalization of financial markets,
international exposure would become increasingly important. Thus, the move to Germany became a
logical next step. I was fortunate to gain valuable international experience while at CDC. As the only
Analyst in the Frankfurt Office, the responsibility for economic and market research fell entirely on my
shoulders. I relied on my solid management and organizational skills to fulfill this role. And through
forecasting and performing economic analyses, I was also able to develop technical expertise.

As I have always been more interested in sales and trading than research, I put in a request to transfer
departments. The transfer was granted and I joined the fixed-income sales team. As most of my previous
work in research was on an individual level, I was thrilled to finally be a member of a team. I am
altogether grateful for the experience on the sales desk because I feel that I am better informed about the
challenges facing a sales person.

Overall, my experiences, both professional and private, have helped to define my greatest strengths:
initiative, tenacity, and willingness to face new challenges. With these qualifications, I am confident that I
can bring value to Morgan Stanley. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration and I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss my credentials in an invitational interview in February. I will call
you on Monday, January 15, to confirm the receipt of my letter. Thank you for your time and
consideration. Best wishes in the New Year!

Sincerely,

<Applicant>

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 12

<DATE>

<RECRUITER CONTACT INFO>

RE: Summer Internship

Dear <RECRUITER>:

It was a pleasure to meet you at the October International Career Forum at the University of Chicago’s
Graduate School of Business. I am a first-year International MBA student concentrating in strategic and
marketing management. In August I attended the Diageo presentation and party in London. I was
extremely impressed with the enthusiasm the London management team displayed for Diageo’s product
line, company goals and future global business prospects. I would like to work for Diageo because of
your dynamic culture and am writing to express my interest in a summer internship.

I look at having a position with Diageo as a natural progression to my international sales and marketing
roles. At Maritz Travel and in the hotel industry, I worked in positions of great autonomy as well as
multi-cultural team environments, where I managed budgets and multiple projects simultaneously,
adapted swiftly to changing cultural and market conditions, introduced and built brand loyalty in new
markets, became a skilled negotiator, and created strong client relationships. My position in Taipei
exemplifies these attributes particularly well. These transferable skills and experiences, combined with
my academic training at the University of Chicago, make me a great candidate for an international
internship with Diageo.

Attached please find my resume. I would like to work in a Spanish-speaking country and to that end I will
participate in a 3-month language program in Chile or Argentina in the spring. Following that, I hope to
secure a summer internship with a Latin American focus. In mid-December I will be in Miami, Santiago
and Buenos Aires and would welcome the opportunity to interview with Diageo management, if
appropriate.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing my interests with you.

Sincerely,

<STUDENT>

Attachment

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 13
NOTE: This letter is longer than most cover letters- for several reasons: this student had a contact in the industry that had steered
her toward this evp in acquisition and development and she had significant experience in the hotel industry, hence her letter was
extremely focused with an entire paragraph on development activity.

<DATE>

<RECRUITER CONTACT INFO>

RE: Summer Internship

Dear <RECRUITER>:

I am a first-year International MBA student at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
concentrating in strategic and marketing management. I obtained your name from Ms. Sabena Arora of
HVS International. I am writing to express my interest in a summer internship in international hotel
development and acquisition. I am extremely interested in opportunities with Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide because of the group’s global presence, rapid growth and brand strength and diversification.

I see a development position with Starwood as a natural progression to my international sales and
marketing roles. In Hong Kong, working under the Vice President of Marketing, Asia/Pacific for Inter-
Continental Hotels and Resorts, I often supported development initiates. I provided feasibility data with
respect to Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Korean outbound traffic and local market competition, gained
commitments from key clients to support new hotel management contracts, and coordinated a Chinese
joint venture public announcement and sales integration of the new properties into Inter-Continental’s
regional portfolio.

At Maritz Travel and in the hotel industry, I worked in positions of great autonomy as well as multi-
cultural team environments, managed budgets and multiple projects simultaneously, adapted swiftly to
changing cultural and market conditions, introduced and built brand loyalty in new markets, became a
skilled negotiator, and created strong client relationships. My position in Taipei exemplifies these
attributes particularly well. These skills and experiences, combined with my academic training at the
University of Chicago, make me a great candidate for an internship with Starwood.

Attached please find my resume. I would like to work in a Spanish-speaking country and to that end I will
participate in a 3-month language program in Chile or Argentina in the spring. Following that, I hope to
secure a summer internship with a Latin American focus. In mid-December I will be in Miami, Santiago
and Buenos Aires and welcome the opportunity to interview with Starwood management, if appropriate.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing my interests with you.

<STUDENT NAME>
<STUDENT CONTACT INFO>

Attachment

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 14
<Date>

<Prospective Employer Contact Info>

Dear <Prospective Employer>
I spoke with you at the University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business Corporate Forum on
<date>. I am a first-year MBA student interested in internship opportunities with your firm. I am
impressed by the wide range of international opportunities offered by your firm and growth
prospects in the United States
During my five years of working at PricewaterhouseCoopers I honed my analytical, leadership,
and presentation skills managing engagements in several industries. My first few years were
focused on developing strong analytical and evaluative skills. I progressed rapidly within two
years and began managing projects after four years. My experience includes several first year
and one-time engagements, for which I formulated our entire project plan, sold this plan to my
supervisors and clients, and led the team in implementing my plan. I believe the skills I
developed and utilized in my prior position are directly transferable into a career in management
consulting.
I have taken full advantage of opportunities at the University of Chicago. My background
enabled me to waive the core curriculum economics and accounting courses, which I have
substituted with courses that enhance my skills. Additionally, I have been active on-campus
leading programming for the Corporate Management & Strategy Group and am involved in the
Dean’s Students Admissions Committee.
I believe my skills, experience and career aspirations are a good fit with your firm, and a
consulting career in general.
Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration. I would like to be added to your
closed interview schedule when your firm interviews at the University of Chicago on <date> for
summer internships.
Thank you again for speaking with me at the Corporate Forum and for your time and
consideration.

Sincerely,

<Students Name>

Enclosure

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 15
<Date>

<Prospective Employer Address>

Dear <Recruiter>,

I am a first-year MBA student in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago
and would like to be considered for the Summer Associate Securities Division position. Most
notably, I like the fact that responsibilities vary across financial disciplines, providing
opportunities for interns to experience multiple areas. In addition, a friend spoke very highly of
the caliber of people and subsequent culture at your firm, which is important to me. I possess the
analytical tools, communication skills, and motivational qualities that are essential for a
successful career at <Firm Name>.
I have been actively involved in investing for the past 10 years. My initial involvement in
managing my retirement accounts has led me to forming an investment club. At the GSB, I have
been intently focused on developing the necessary skills to begin a career in the field. I am
pursuing concentrations in Finance and Strategic Management, which will provide me with the
fundamentals to analyze a company. I am also an active member of the Investment Management
Group, in which I pitched a stock that was successfully voted into our Equity Fund.
Prior to the GSB, I worked at <Firm Name>, where I developed financial models to determine
the viability of new ventures and strategic product launches. I understand the key components of
a successful business strategy, which I will rely upon when evaluating investment opportunities.
Furthermore, I had numerous opportunities to lead client presentations, internal training sessions,
and informal discussion groups. In doing so, I sharpened my ability to clearly and concisely
convey my opinions to others.
I am confident that my credentials and career interests match well with what <Firm Name>
looks for in its people. I would appreciate being included on your invitation list when you come
to campus on <Date> for interviewing. My resume is enclosed for your review.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

<Student Name>

Enclosure

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.
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Cover Letter 16
<Date>

<Recruiter Address>

Dear <Recruiter>:

I would like to thank you very much for the opportunity to learn about <Firm Name> during the
two receptions hosted in Chicago. I am extremely interested in a summer internship position in
your firm and I have enclosed my resume. I strongly believe that my diverse professional
experience in areas of business such as energy and finance, combined with my in-depth
knowledge of <Country> issues, is valuable to <Firm Name> as it strengthens its position as the
leader in the management consulting industry in <Region>.

Just prior to coming to the GSB, I worked for <Firm Name> in <City> and in the company’s
headquarters in <City>. I had the opportunity to not only actively participate in the development
of the new <Country> power market, but also to learn about the strategic motivations, issues
and implications associated with important international acquisitions.

Before that, I worked in the international department of <Firm Name>, a <Country> bank,
establishing relationships with and developing financial structures for wealthy clients in
<Country> and <Country>. This experience not only developed my relationship management
skills and structured thinking but also furthered my ability to anticipate clients’ needs.

I would like to have the opportunity to visit the <City> office to interview with <Firm Name>
during Christmas break. I believe this informational meeting would provide a good opportunity
for us to learn about each other. I am really excited about these possibilities. I will be in <City>
the week of <Date>. I will call you on <Date> to schedule a time at your convenience. Thank
you for your consideration.

Sincerely

<Student Name>
<Student Address>
<Email Address>
<Phone Number>

Your cover letter should entice the reader to want to learn more about you through reviewing your resume and essentially wanting to
invite you to interview. You should briefly highlight/ demonstrate the skills you know they are seeking, based on your research and
the job description. Its important to “show” vs. “tell” that you have analytical skills, good communication skills, etc. Each letter should
conclude with a call for action, whether requesting to be added to an interview schedule, saying you will call to follow up to schedule
an informational meeting, etc. Please DO NOT use the cover letter samples verbatim. Each cover letter should be genuine and
unique. Being sincere is a critical component to having an effective cover letter and each should be customized for the company you
are sending it to.