Cover Letter: Example #1



Firstname Lastname

Street address | City, ST 00000 | (222) 111-1111 | email@

Date

Bain and Company

Regarding: Bain NY MBA Summer Workshop

Dear Name of Recruiter,

I am very interested in attending the Bain NY MBA Summer Workshop. As an incoming MBA student at Columbia University’s Business School, I plan to pursue a concentration in finance with the ultimate objective of entering a top strategy consulting firm. Attending the Summer Workshop would be a tremendous opportunity to learn from a premier firm in the industry and gain concrete knowledge that will aid me as I choose my courses and shape my path as an MBA candidate.

The skills required in my role as an institutional bond trader with XXX Firm in YY parallel those of a successful consultant. Trading is a team sport. My teammates are my clients – buy-side traders and portfolio managers – and together we must make complex, precise decisions with millions in capital on the line. The gravity of these decisions requires not only tremendous analytical ability and instinct, but also extremely clear communication. I utilize Bain’s practice of “True North” in my daily interactions; my position demands that I provide an honest assessment of market conditions to clients - telling them what they need to hear, even if it is not what they want to hear to collaboratively find solutions to pressing problems or capitalize on opportunities.

I developed an interest in consulting as a result of a referral to the industry by a former classmate. My search exposed me to the engaging, fast-paced environment present in the top firms. I desire to learn more about Bain because I understand that the firm uniquely cultivates results-driven leaders whose individual talents are recognized and strengthened. My experience as a trader leads me to believe that I would ultimately be a strong management consulting candidate because both sales trading and management consulting require problem solving and distilled insight. Your workshop will be a wonderful opportunity to hear insiders’ perspectives on consulting and the culture at Bain, and I would be honored to attend.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with further questions, as I would welcome the chance to discuss my qualifications and interest in your one-day workshop. Thank you in advance for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Firstname Lastname

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