This is a cover letter template for students at Olin Business School.
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\name{FirstName}{LastName}
\address{1 Brookings Dr}{St. Louis, MO 63130}
\phone[mobile]{314-xxx-xxxx}
\email{youremail@wustl.edu}
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\recipient{Dear Hiring Manager,}{}
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\closing{Sincerely,}{\vspace*{-2em}}
\enclosure[Enclosures]{Résumé, Writing Sample, Transcript}
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% Opening Paragraph: STATE YOUR REASON FOR WRITING - Introduction of yourself and the purpose of your letter: who you are and why you are writing. State what position you are applying for and why. Briefly mention how you learned of this opportunity or how the employer’s name was obtained and state what you know about the company/position that intrigues you. Explain why you are an ideal candidate and interested in this particular company. (Use the company’s specific name).
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As a December 2020 M.S. in \textbf{Quantitative Finance} candidate at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, I am actively seeking a full-time position in the Investment Banking field. I am extremely interested in beginning my career at XXX company as a \textit{Credit Analyst}. The investing history of XXX, especially its stability during the 1980’s junk bond and LBO craze, was the subject of my undergraduate group project. XXX’s commitment to the professional growth of its employees and team oriented environment are also appealing to me. The following represent selected attributes that qualify me as an ideal candidate for this position: \\
% Middle: EMPHASIZE YOUR STRONGEST QUALIFICATIONS – BASED ON THEIR NEEDS - An overview of your competencies (talents, knowledge, and skills) and unique strengths, stated in terms of the unique value you bring to the company. Support what you say by noting the positive results you achieved in internships, previous work, or educational contexts. Map your competencies to the requirements/needs of the specific job of interest or organization. Sell yourself.
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\item \textbf{Problem Solving Skills:} I recently completed a summer internship with YYY, which involved managing a complicated project. As a result, I have developed proficiencies for recognizing problems, breaking them apart, and then providing appropriate courses of actions and deliverables which will resolve them.\\
\item \textbf{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.\\
\item \textbf{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.\\
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% Closing Paragraph: STATE EXPECTED ACTION - Thank the reader of your letter, state how you may be contacted (include both phone number and email address), and note what you will do to follow-up. Remember to state when you will be calling (approximately one week after you send the letter).
My resume is enclosed, and will give you further insight into my skill set and experience. I would like to schedule an interview so I could express my desire to join XXX company and learn more about the \textit{Credit Analyst} position. I can be reached by phone at 314-xxx-xxxx or by email at {\color{blue} \href{mailto:youremail@wustl.edu}{youremail@wustl.edu}}. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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