Cover Letter Format, Templates and Samples for MBA
Here's a cover letter format, templates and samples for MBA.
I. Format
Your Return Address (one line for street address; one line for city, state and zip) (Blank line)
Date
(4 blank lines)
Inside address (one line for Mr./Ms. First Name Last Name; one line for title; one line for company name; one line for street address; one line for city, state zip code)
Salutation: (Dear Mr. or Ms. Last Name:)
Opening Paragraph: Introduction of yourself and the purpose of your letter: who you are and why you are writing. Explain why you are interested in this particular company; if you have a lot to say about the company, you can do so in a separate paragraph.
Middle Paragraph: An overview of your competencies (talents, knowledge, skills) and unique strengths, stated in terms of the unique value you bring to the table. Support by noting the positive results you achieved in previous work or educational contexts. Map your competencies to the requirements of the specific job of interest of organization. If you have a lot to say, this section can be expanded into two paragraphs.
Closing Paragraph: Thank the reader of your letter, state how you may be contacted, and whenever possible note a follow up action item for yourself.
Closing, (Sincerely,) (4 blank lines)
Your signature (if hard copy)
Your typed name
Enclosure: Résumé (if hard copy)
Attachment: Résumé (if e-mail)
II. Templates for Acceptable Business Styles Full Block Style (most preferred style)
(use a 12-point font)
My return address (2 lines, 1 for street address, one for city, state and zip)
(blank line between address and date)
Date
(Four blank lines)
I. Format
Your Return Address (one line for street address; one line for city, state and zip) (Blank line)
Date
(4 blank lines)
Inside address (one line for Mr./Ms. First Name Last Name; one line for title; one line for company name; one line for street address; one line for city, state zip code)
Salutation: (Dear Mr. or Ms. Last Name:)
Opening Paragraph: Introduction of yourself and the purpose of your letter: who you are and why you are writing. Explain why you are interested in this particular company; if you have a lot to say about the company, you can do so in a separate paragraph.
Middle Paragraph: An overview of your competencies (talents, knowledge, skills) and unique strengths, stated in terms of the unique value you bring to the table. Support by noting the positive results you achieved in previous work or educational contexts. Map your competencies to the requirements of the specific job of interest of organization. If you have a lot to say, this section can be expanded into two paragraphs.
Closing Paragraph: Thank the reader of your letter, state how you may be contacted, and whenever possible note a follow up action item for yourself.
Closing, (Sincerely,) (4 blank lines)
Your signature (if hard copy)
Your typed name
Enclosure: Résumé (if hard copy)
Attachment: Résumé (if e-mail)
II. Templates for Acceptable Business Styles Full Block Style (most preferred style)
(use a 12-point font)
My return address (2 lines, 1 for street address, one for city, state and zip)
(blank line between address and date)
Date
(Four blank lines)
Inside address
(Double space)
Dear Mr. or Ms. ________________:
(Double space)
Dear Mr. or Ms. ________________:
(Double space)
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Sincerely,
(Four blank lines for signature)
My Name
(Double space)
(Double space)
Sincerely,
(Four blank lines for signature)
My Name
(Double space)
Enclosure: Résumé
III. Templates for Acceptable Business Styles Modified Block
My return address (2 lines: 1 for street address; one for city, state and zip code)
(Blank line)
Date
(Four blank lines)
III. Templates for Acceptable Business Styles Modified Block
My return address (2 lines: 1 for street address; one for city, state and zip code)
(Blank line)
Date
(Four blank lines)
Inside address
(Double space)
Dear Mr./Ms. _____________:
(Double space)
Dear Mr./Ms. _____________:
(Double space)
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(Double space)
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(Double space)
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(Double space)
Sincerely,
(Four blank lines for signature)
My Name
(Double space)
Enclosure: Résumé
IV. Samples
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(Double space)
Sincerely,
(Four blank lines for signature)
My Name
(Double space)
Enclosure: Résumé
IV. Samples
=========== Sample 1 ===========
14 East Spring Street
Moneybury, CT 06903
October 1, 2023
Mr. Rolas Flantony
Hiring Manager
Mock and Biddle
40 Wall Street
New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr. Flanton:
Moneybury, CT 06903
October 1, 2023
Mr. Rolas Flantony
Hiring Manager
Mock and Biddle
40 Wall Street
New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr. Flanton:
I recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in Economics and am looking for a full-time position in the Investment Banking field. I am extremely interested in beginning my career at Mock and Biddle. The investing history of Mock and Biddle, especially its stability during the 1980s junk bond and LBO craze, was the subject of my undergraduate thesis.
Mock and Biddle is my first choice for my entry into the professional arena, and I believe that my employment would be highly beneficial to Mock and Biddle as well. As co-founder Charles Anderson said in his 1962 commencement speech at Brown University, "There is no more sound investment than youth."
I feel I have much to offer in Mock's drive to involve a younger generation of investors. As the founder of the Oberlin Students Investment Group, I managed the capital of 31 of my peers, making 9 percent annual return over a three-year period, and raising the amount of capital from an initial $8,000 to $54,000 my senior year, all while maintaining a 3.8 average in my field. I want to apply that vision and multitasking ability at Mock and Biddle.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration, I look forward to discussing with you the ways I can contribute to Mock and Biddle's future.
Sincerely,
Jhon Nainggolan
Enclosure
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678 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63130
June 7, 2023
Mr. Lurd P. Lazor
Director, International Recruiting
International, Inc.
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22201
Dear Mr. Lazor:
I am writing to you to express my interest in a full-time consulting position with International Inc. I am a second- year MBA student at the Olin School of Business, Washington University. Upon graduation in May 2004, I would like to embark upon a fast-paced, intellectually challenging career in consulting, in the area of public and corporate finance, trade and economic policy. Over the seven years I worked at McKinsey, I have heard the name of International Inc. on many occasions. Your company has a portfolio of projects whose scope and global geography fits extremely well with my professional interests.
My extensive knowledge was gained through more than seven years of related consulting experience, as well as six years of formal coursework. As a lead consultant with McKinsey, I worked on a variety of projects in more than 12 countries advising foreign governments on budgeting, spending efficiencies, revenue forecasting, sub- national governance, and debt financing. In addition to giving advice and providing analyses, I also rolled up my sleeves and participated in project implementation - in revamping the entire budget process of General Motors, in producing the budget classification and the chart of accounts for Deutsche Bank, in creating a Statistics of Income Analysis for GE. Prior to McKinsey, I worked as a commodities trader, comptroller, currency analyst, and economist with companies in The European Union. I believe that my professional and entrepreneurial experiences, global background, and business education will be a valuable asset to International Inc. Attached is my resume for your consideration.
I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you further about my experience, qualifications and interests as well as to hear about the employment opportunities within your company. I can be reached at (314) 935-87123 or at student@olin.wustl.edu. Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jones Simanungkalit
Attachment: Résumé
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123 University Interndulx
St. Louis, MO 63105
January 15, 2023
Ms. Rudha Oingan
Coordinator - MBA Program
Delta Air Lines
1030 Delta Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30354
Dear Ms. Oingan:
As a May 2004 MBA candidate with concentrations in Finance and Strategy, I am positioned to make immediate contributions to Delta Air Line’s Associate MBA Program. Recently Delta’s CEO, Gerald Grinstein, said “2003 was a year full of significant financial challenges for Delta.” I strongly feel my expertise in capital budgeting, resource allocation, and financial analysis will help Delta make the improvements necessary to meet its stated goals of improved cost reduction, customer relations, and operational efficiency. I have already seen Delta take significant steps in reaching out to customers through socially responsible acts such as shipping school supplies free of cost to Iraq as part of the rebuilding effort.
The following represent some attributes that qualify me as the ideal candidate for this position:
- Problem Solving Skills – I recently completed a summer internship in telecommunications which involved managing a complicated project. As a result, I’ve developed proficiencies for recognizing problems, breaking them apart, and then providing appropriate courses of actions and deliverables which will resolve them.
- Detailed Analysis – I have learned some of the latest and most recent quantitative analysis and modeling techniques which will facilitate precise, timely, and thorough results.
- Communication Skills – While with my former employer I routinely gave presentations to my division’s upper management, including senior managers, directors, and the VP regarding my group’s quarterly sales numbers. In addition I conducted technical training seminars to new members of the group as well as “refresher” courses to existing group members.
Sincerely,
Yuda Smith
Enclosure: Résumé
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123 University Taruna
St. Louis, MO 63105
October 4, 2003
Ms. Rudha Oingan
Recruiting Coordinator
Guidant Corporation
4100 Hamline Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55112
Dear Ms. Oingan:
As a second-year MBA student with Marketing and Strategy concentrations and a background in Biomedical Engineering, I am very interested in a full-time position at Guidant, particularly the Field Clinical Representative and Product Manager positions.
This semester I am the team leader on the Guidant-sponsored Practicum project, where my team is developing methodologies to profile four specified job positions. We will also be creating a target marketing strategy for Guidant to use in recruiting prospective employees in these positions. In addition, I was fortunate to be on the winning team for the Guidant case during Integrated Case Experience (ICE) Week and have been working with my team on writing the case for next year’s ICE Week. These projects confirmed for me that the medical device industry, and Guidant Corporation in particular, would be an excellent match for my interests and background.
In addition to my enthusiasm and desire to become a Guidant employee, you will find that my qualifications include:
- Strong leadership skills – As a leader in several campus organizations including the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), I have learned how to successfully motivate and direct a team toward the common goal of educating and empowering women in engineering. My largest leadership role has been serving as the chair of the 2003 SWE Regional Conference, a two-day event attended by over 150 women. Using organizational and time-management skills, along with my enthusiasm for the project, I led our organization to plan a successful conference. In addition, my role as team leader for our Guidant Practicum project has given me valuable educational experience in the medical device industry, while allowing me to utilize the problem-solving skills I have developed in the MBA program.
- Proven quantitative and analytical skills – My bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering has provided me with the necessary proficiencies to analyze business situations quantitatively and provide comprehensive, analytic solutions. My engineering degree has also given me a solid technical background and the capability to quickly learn new technologies.
I look forward to the opportunity to apply my abilities and background to your company. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mery Sitinjak