Sample cover letter for Internship position at McKinsey

2133 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60208 October 2, 2014 Oloroso Engineering Morton Schapiro 2145 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60208 Dear Mr. Schapiro, I am writing to express my sincere interest in the Engineering Internship position that Oloroso Engineering is offering this summer. I am a sophomore chemical engineering student at Northwestern University, and I noticed this position through McCormick Connect. After reading more about the position and your company, I believe my talents align perfectly with what Oloroso Engineering is looking for. I’ve developed a very diverse background throughout my collegiate career, and have been exposed to both research and industry as a chemical engineer. As a freshman I received an REU grant to perform research on microbial fuel cells. I worked with a team of undergraduates to optimize the fuel cells using anaerobic bacteria. This academic year, I gained exposure to industry by working on a project for Chicago Chemicals, Inc. through my student organization involvement. As a student process technician, I had the opportunity to join a team of consultants and engineers to get a pilot process off the ground. This experience gave me insight into chemical engineering and opportunity to apply material I have learned in school into practice. The experience also strengthened my ability to analyze data, and allowed me to further develop a more intuitive skill of looking at information and making decisions based on it. While I have a technical background, I enjoy collaborative environments. I’ve held leadership positions in engineering clubs on campus, as well as executive roles in my fraternity. Further, I have always been a contributing member in group projects from many disciplines, which has fine-tuned my work ethic and my communication skills. As such, I believe I have both the technical and soft skills that would make me a strong employee in your firm. The Engineering Internship that Oloroso Engineering is offering appeals to me because of the unique challenges I would face. This position is an excellent starting point for my career, and I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about this role. I can be contacted at 555-555- 5555, or through e-mail at billgates@u.northwestern.edu. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Bill Gates Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering, Class of ‘13