A cover letter is an introduction and often the first piece of information about your personal details and career path, that you share with the potential employer. The objective of a cover letter is to convince the employer that you are a good fit for the job and you know how to make a positive contribution to the hiring organisation. A well carved and articulated cover letter will give a boost to your application for an internship.
Since interns are usually undergraduates or students, they are not expected to possess several years of work experience. In this scenario, one needs to focus on achievements in academia, extracurricular activities, volunteer and other work experience in addition to relevant soft and transferable skills, while writing an effective cover letter or resume. It is important to customise your cover letter for each internship role you are applying for.
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Sample Cover Letter
Date:
Hiring Manager’s Full name
With a flair for mathematics and accounting besides attention to detail, organisation and analytical skills, I feel confident to efficiently maintain the record and filing system; prepare reports and analyse data while ensuring accuracy. As an Intern, my interpersonal skills coupled with strong communication in both English and Cantonese will help me provide administrative support to other employees at ABC international (HK) Ltd. In addition, I am proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with accounting software systems.
Having been a high performer academically as well as in extracurricular activities throughout my school and university years, I have learnt to be self-disciplined and my education has equipped me with in-depth understanding of finance and accounting fundamentals. A copy of my resume is attached for your perusal.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to scheduling a meeting with you at a convenient time for further discussion.
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