Sample: Cover Letter

Ms. First Name Last Name
Title
Company
Street Address
City, State, Zip

Date

Ms. First Name Last Name
Title
Company
Street Address
City, State, Zip

I would like to express my interest in an entry-level analyst position with Company. Throughout my job search and conversations with investment advisors I have come to respect the professionalism that characterizes your firm and its employees. I am confident that the Company team’s values and objectives would highly compliment my own strengths and enthusiasm. I would like to be considered for your Investment Banking Analyst Program, or another position that requires refined analytical and communication skills. I was impressed to learn of Company’s recent acquisition of Hambrecht Group, a tactic which I see as indicative of Company’s commitment to achieving growth and success in the future. Innovative and exciting approaches such as this, coupled with Company’s highly regarded Analyst Program, convinced me that Company is the ideal environment to begin my business career.

Evidence of my leadership and analytical skills can be seen in my responsibilities as analyst intern at Company, and my commitment to my academics. My educational background in government and business, combined with my internship experiences, has been excellent preparation for a career with Company.

Please review the enclosed resume and references and consider my application for your Investment Banking Analyst program. I would appreciate the opportunity to come to New York to meet with you and explore the environment, as well as possible job opportunities at Company. I will call your office next week to discuss these possibilities. I look forward to exchanging ideas with you concerning a career at Company and the positive contributions I would offer as a member of your organization.

Sincerely,

Signature

FirstName LastName

As a German applicant you might be used to attaching school reports or certificates. This, however, is neither common in the USA nor the UK. Instead you name teachers, employers or professors who are willing to write letters of reference on request. As a foreigner who applies for a job in an English speaking country it might be useful to at least enclose your school-leaving certificate with an English translation.

Sample: Curriculum Vitae

Eric Roy Newman
4636 Edwards Ave
Yuba City, Ca. 95991
Phone: (916) 748-7997

Objective:
To obtain a place at davis Law School

Education: