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Sample cover letter for Internship position at Bank of Nova Scotia

POSITION:

Customer service representative

GOT THE JOB? Yes

Dear Hiring Manager:

I was pleased to see on the University of Victoria co‐op boards that Scotiabank is seeking a Customer Service Representative Intern. My relevant education includes my Bachelor Degree of Business Administration in Financial Management at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in China and my current studies in Business Commerce at the Gustavson School of Business in University of Victoria.

My additional qualifications include recent work experience as a Sales Associate for RW&Company. In this role, I am responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing a high level of customer service. Here I developed highly empathetic client relationships, a strong understanding of retail products and services and earned a reputation for exceeding sales goals. Please review my attached resume for expanded details on the following qualifications:

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, developed through debating, paper writing and speech preparation at Model United Nations` conferences

-Strong analytical and verbal skills, developed during my education and leadership experience in student organizations such as: Investment Club and University of Victoria Sustainable Project

-Demonstrated strong organizational and teamwork skills with people from different cultural backgrounds all over the world, for example: President of International Language Partner Club-UIBE; Volunteer with a NGO, Egypt; Student Clubs, UVic

-Gained special adaptation skills in a constantly changing environment, by growing up with three different cultural backgrounds

-Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, and SQL

-Fluent in English, Mandarin and Uyghur

I believe with all of these qualifications I would be a great addition to your team. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my credentials with you and ultimately to learn and grow within this position. Please contact me at your convenience. 

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