Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Morgan Stanley

000 W. 108th St, Apt 6C

New York, NY 10025

(917) 000-0000

jdd00@columbia.edu

October 8, 2009

Ms. Sandra Davis

Morgan Stanley

Investment Management Human Resources

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

Dear Ms. Davis:

Please consider the attached resume as my application for the position of Investment Management Analyst as posted through the Center for Career Education at Columbia University. I am currently a senior studying Economics at Columbia, where I have acquired and fine-tuned valuable skills such as analyzing difficult problems, articulating my opinions, and succeeding in an extremely competitive environment. I am eager to start at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where I can put into practice the skills gained through my academic and professional experiences.

In addition to my education, I have a unique and varied set of internship experiences that have given me the financial skills to qualify for this position. While working at Oppenheimer Funds, I had the opportunity to see investing firsthand. My knowledge of investing and finance expanded during my internships as I took initiative, assumed responsibility, and stayed organized to complete projects that required innovation and critical thinking—attitudes essential for a Morgan Stanley Analyst. This summer, my quantitative and analytical skills were sharpened while working for a portfolio team headed by one of Barron’s Top 100 Portfolio Managers. In addition, my market insights and investing abilities were put to the test and rewarded during the Intern Investment Competition. My own contributions and those of my talented teammates were recognized by the Chief Economist and head investors, who unanimously declared the team I headed the winner of the competition.

Whether in an office as an intern or on the football field as a team captain, I have gained a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork. My leadership activities have helped me develop the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of gifted peers in order to succeed and offer our best—skills I know are necessary for an analyst to succeed in Morgan Stanley’s environment.

After information sessions, discussion with Morgan Stanley employees, and a site visit, I feel confident I can successfully conquer any task or challenge associated with this position by being inquisitive, teachable, and results-oriented. I appreciate your consideration of this application, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

John Doe