Creating a thoughtful cover letter can help create a lasting, positive impression in the mind of the employer.
An Internship cover letter provides you with another opportunity to explain your qualifications, offer a clear picture of your career goal and look worthy in the eyes of the employer.
A cover letter gives you another chance to win an interview. Below is a sample internship cover letter.
Eliud Job Seeker,
P.O. Box 1058 – 00200
Nairobi.
7th April, 2019.
The Human Resource Manager,
XYZ Company,
P. O. Box 30487 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
I am writing to express my interest in the accountant Internship position in your firm. My unique mix of experience in accounting and auditing and my passion for numbers makes me and ideal candidate for the internship in the accounting department of your organization.
Currently, I am a final year business student at the University of Nairobi pursuing B. Com Accounting & Finance. Throughout my four years, I have always appeared in the Dean’s List of best students; having scored A in all end of semester exams. Additionally, I am pursuing CPA section 3, and am eager to leverage my classroom learning into real world experience.
I have also been the treasurer of Accounting Students Association where I have been involved in book keeping, managing petty cash and helping in audit process. I am attentive to details and due to sensitive nature of money, am very accountable for every budget that I handle.
I believe that my experience combined with my motivation and enthusiasm will make me an extraordinary asset to your accounting department. My attached CV can provide you with greater details of my background, and I welcome an opportunity to discuss further about this position. Thank you in advance for reviewing my application
Sincerely,
Signed,
Eliud Job Seeker
Cell: 0700 000 000
Email: kulechoeliud2005@yahoo.com