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How to Write an Internship Cover Letter Like a Pro

20 de Abril de 2021, 5:56 , por Andrew Foster - | Ninguém está seguindo este artigo ainda.

There’s hardly something as discouraging as not getting an internship. When you are going to work for next to nothing, you expect that your employers will meet you with delight and open arms. Surprisingly, it’s not always the case. Sometimes you simply need to put more heart and soul into your internship cover letter. And here’s how you can do it.

Internship Cover Letter: Main Parts

One of the common problems with internship cover letters is the attitude problem. Maybe, you’re simply not eager to spend your precious vacation in a stuffy office and apply for an intern only to clear your conscience. Or, you don't believe that you deserve that desired internship. Remember that sometimes an unpaid internship is the only way to start you career in a professional environment instead of pouring latte. By the way, it is not always that boring as it seems. In other words, an internship is worth every minute of it.


A cover letter for an internship is your chance to hook employers' attention and quickly exchange your talents, time and effort for the first record in your future resume.


The main parts to be included in this letter are:

  1. Hello! – an official greeting.
  2. I know someone who knows you (optional) – common acquaintances or how you learnt about it.
  3. I wanna work! – the reason why you are writing.
  4. Your company is cool! – the reason why you chose them.
  5. I can be helpful! – knowledge or experience related to the position you apply for.
  6. Read more! – an invitation to read your resume.

Best Internship Cover Letter Examples

Here are some good internship cover letter examples:

  1. Cover letter library from Duke University Career Centre;
  2. A shocking example of an informal cover letter that worked;
  3. An example of a clearly written cover letter from one of our past posts.

The 20 best cover letter writing services are professional companies who know exactly how to write you a high-performing letter for your job application.

Internship Cover Letter: Main Dos and Don’ts

Don’ts Dos
Do not overuse ‘I’ and sound egocentric Provide relevant personal info(education and experience if any)
Do not sound like spam “To whom it may concern” or “Dear Sir or Madam” Address the letter to a real person, get to know how their names are spelled
Do not exaggerate your achievements Be honest, but optimistic
Do not show too high expectations Be realistic about what you expect from this internship (to get experience, to learn from experts, etc.)

Internship Cover Letter: Perfect Starters

Introduction:

  • I am applying for…
  • I am writing to express my sincere interest in…
  • My teacher, John Doe, suggested I contact you regarding…

Main body

  • I am a good candidate for this position because…
  • My prior experience relevant to this position includes…
  • My skills in … make me well qualified to perform…

Closing

  • I am confident I can meet your needs…
  • I am ready and motivated to gain experience…
  • Thank you for considering my application.

So, good luck with your internship cover letters and happy internship!


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