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Cover Letter for Spring programs
Hello, I'm a first-year student of a three year program at a top target in France and I plan to applying to several Spring Insight Programs in London and Paris to get a valuable experience about the finance industry before getting summer internships for my second year. I have never had a work...
I Made a New Discord Server for Consulting/ Career Prep If Anyone is Interested
I just went through recruiting process of MMBs last year and got into one. I didn’t find a great server to get advice from people or find others to practice with, so I made this discord server Ambitious Career Prep to help anyone that is going through a similar process, if you are interested. I...
Cover Letters on IB Applications
I see that some of the banks have optional cover letters on their applications. I've heard that no one reads these and that they don't matter but I was wondering if not writing one would hurt you. Or is it okay to just submit your CV and transcript
Multiple applications at same company, copy paste Cover Letter?
I am about to apply for two different internships at the same company. Usually I merely change the company specific details in my cover letter template. Would it be reasonable to submit the essentially same cover letter twice to the same company, or do I have to write 2 cover letters now? Thanks
Retail Trading?
I am currently a rising sophomore applying for sophomore summer analysts positions for next summer. I am diversity and disability at non target, but I do not have financial work experience . I was wondering If i could mention the retail trading that I do on my cover letter (along my economics...
How to update resume for different Citi applications?
Hello, I want to apply to two different groups at Citi. When I started application, it automatically brought me to step 3 skipping the resume upload part because I previously applied. How do I submit different resumes for different jobs? And the cover letter as well?
Asset Management Summer Intern Cover Letter Tips and Samples
Hi, I am a second year undergrad student planning to apply for summer internships in Asset Management (Investment Management). Being new to the process, I need some guidance regarding the cover letter. In addition, I wasn't able to find good cover letters online due to which I am not able to get an...
Tailored Cover Letter?
Hello everyone! I am looking for an IBD summer internship. I keep reading posts about how cover letters should be tailored to every position you are applying for and how generic cover letters are automatically dismissed. However, I find it hard to believe that people who apply to 30-50 banks and...
Fucking Cover Letters Kids
For fucks' sakes. My shop is hiring a new junior (don't ping me, we already have >250 CVs) and reading these shit cover letters. Christ, at least it's easy to ding you. Think about the file name: Naming your CV: '[joe analyst - IB resume]' makes it pretty fucking obvious that you're not 'passionate...
Unconventional Cover Letter - Trap?
Hey all, I've come across a few job applications that request a cover "letter" (they put it in quotes), and is usually followed by something like this: Your cover “letter” can be a description of your primary creative outlet. Demonstrate your passions. Don't be constrained by conventional ideas...
Cover Letter Addresses for Multiple Locations
Goldman's Summer Analyst program provides for the possibility to apply to multiple locations. In what way do I put the address on the Cover Letter in that case? I mean I guess I could write down all three addresses of the three different locations, but that seems redundant to me. Further, I have had...
Cover letters are intimidating! Here's how to approach them (Great for 2020 grads)
Just a heads up - this advise isn't quite as useful for a formal industry like banking, but it still applies to a certain extent. You'll have to keep it more professional than, say, a cover letter for a startup, but the same idea applies in that you should be trying to convince them you're a scrappy...
Still the Worst Cover Letter?
Is this still the worst cover letter? --- Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Chimp and I am currently an A student at B University. I was recently introduced to your firm via the Investment and Finance society at my university and was impressed with what I learned of X Bank’s role in emerging markets. I...
Affordable Management Consulting Resume/Cover Letter/Mock Interview Help
Seeking careers in consulting? Struggling to get your resume professionally reviewed? Need help running through mock case interviews? COVID has significantly impacted our job searches and made the pursuit of these competitive careers even tougher. We are offering resume, cover letter, and mock...
Success through Banks’ job portals as experienced hires? Cover letter needed?
I was wondering if anyone has had success getting interviews and/or securing Experienced hire jobs by applying through banks’ job portals (could be for IB, their PE/merchant banking teams, etc)? And also, whether a cover letter is actually needed these days?
Advice and changes for my cover letter
Hello, I am in the work of getting an internship and I was wondering if my cover letter is good, or if it need some changes. Please don't hold back and please give me some honest advice. Cover letter: https://gyazo.com/b606dd79e078fb40ab00bd7d3c4c8f73 Thanks.
MSF Graduate - Proj. Manager w/No Finance Experience, Need Advice
I'm an Aug 2019 graduate from Boston College with a MSF who's been attempting and failing to migrate into finance. I was originally a project manager for higher education companies for around 5 years, but found little career growth and had little passion for the industry. After I wrapped up the last...
Abbreviating cover letter
Hi All, I have a question regarding writing cover letter. Can I abbreviate/shorten the name of the consulting firm? Like use BCG instead of Boston Consulting Group, or McKinsey instead of McKinsey & Company, or Bain instead of Bain & Company? I would really appreciate your feedback. Thank you all in...
Cover Letters for 2021 SA?
If the cover letter field is optional, do you guys attach one? I've asked some of my upperclassman friends and they gave me mixed answers. Like, they would write custom ones for the EBs , and write one generic one for BBs . And some said that cover letters weren't necessary at all. I was wondering...
Any tips for writing a cover letter for an entry level real estate analyst position?
I am going to start applying to jobs as an analyst for real estate companies. I really like doing modeling in excel, and while I took the few real estate courses offered by my finance major, I learned most of my modeling skills using online resources like ACRE, as well as talking to industry...
Cover letter for Experienced Candidate (5 years WE)
I have been asked to write a cover letter for a warm intro. Most cover letters I have seen have been written with undergrads in mind so I wanted to ask how would a cover letter with few years of experience (5ish years) be structured? I would think you would need to talk a bit more about your work...
Cover letter IB Review/Editing, Thanks a ton !
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Getting the name of the hiring manager?
Hi Guys, I have a quick question in relation to IB / PE applications, people say it is a really good idea if a candidate can actually do enough research to get the name of the hiring manager and use it in their cover letter/cold email. How do you guys go about getting the names of these people,...
Is speculation a good reason for passion in finance?
Hi everyone, I am about to send my application for insight internships and I am having doubts about my Cover Letter. In section "why finance?" I said the truth why I chose it over other industries. It is speculation which I find really appealing. How to sell when there's euphoria, how to buy when...
Wrong Company on Cover Letter
I never completely re-use cover letters, but often use a previous version especially to salvage the part where I talk about myself. Changed everything to the company i'm applying but missed out on one instance. I caught this within an hour of applying, so I changed it right away, but I had already...
Tailoring cover letters to specific firms
So we all know to tailor cover letters to specific firms/jobs. Some people who have critiqued mine have said to mention specific things about firms as to why I am attracted to them. However, I am not really sure how to do this in a genuine way and without coming off as BSing. Like we all know MBB...
How to name drop in cover letter
I’m applying to a small boutique bank and their app requires a cover letter. I’ve talked to a few analysts at the firm and I’m wondering if I should name drop them in my app. I really hit it off with one of them and he explicitly told me to mention his name. I had fine conversations with the...
What can I do to make my resume stand out?
I am a rising sophomore at a semi-target/target school. Unfortunately, I do not have an internship this summer. So, in an attempt to use my spare time wisely, I've been reading tons of stock trading books, and I've developed a strong interest in equity research and trading. Are there any projects or...
Final word on Cover Letters
I have spoken to current and former BB recruiters, resume consultants, headhunters, and people who recently got offers at BBs in AM and I asked them all the same question. In an environment where ATS systems (i.e computer programs) simply scan a candidates resume and make a Yeah or Nah decision on...
Mentioning the previous IB internship in Analyst applications? faux pas?
Hi, I am writing applications to IB's for full-time analyst positions. I previously had an internship at another IB . How much should I mention the previous internship in the analyst covering letters? Cheers!
One cover letter for multiple positions in one firm
I am going through GS 's online application and decided to apply for three positions (multiple locations and divisions), but the system only allows me to submit one cover letter. I am wondering how to write it. With different job requirements for each position, should I put more sentences in the...
Sent Resume Twice on Accident, how big of an issue?
I was applying for the Freshman Pioneer Internship at Deloitte . I have a program that automates the time an email is sent. Somehow, I accidentally sent two copies of my Resume and Cover Letter. Both of the copies are the same. Is this a huge issue or am I worrying over nothing?
Opinions on cover letter - Consulting 2016
Hi! I am preparing a round of applications for consulting (my top aspiration being MBB , but also targeting tier-2) and would love to know what you think about this. I'll leave the letter updated after you post your comments, so that this can be left as an educational reading for the time to come.
Help for my CL (2017 IB Summer Analyst)
Hello, I would like to know if an I-banker form MS can review my CL ? (pm me to stay discreet) THX
Help?
In my cover letter for BAML , I referred to it as Bank of America instead of Bank of America Merrill Lynch . Will this ruin my chances?
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"CFA® I Anticipated 2016" Put that on the Resume, Cover Letter, or Neither?
So I've nearly finished tightening up the resume, and though I have a post in the resume forum as well (would naturally love watching people tear it to shreds for my benefit), I have a question that I want to ask specifically to ER monkeys. As I've detailed before, I'm an "old" coming from...
The Best Resume and Cover Letter Posts on WSO
My whiz kid content intern @"Lucas_M" is at it again; he compiled a list of the top ranked Resume and CL posts on WSO. Enjoy! Are you in search of some resume and/or cover letter help? Check out WSO's 1-on-1 Resume Service . 1. UG Recruiting Part I: How a resume becomes an interview posted by...
Naming Dropping In Cover Letters: Is it appropriate in this situation
I'm planning on applying for an IB posting that's due in a couple of days. Its through the firm's website, so chances of getting a call back are unlikely. Fortunately, I spoke with two members of the team in question (an analyst and an associate) last summer. The calls seemed to go well and now I'm...
Job/Cover Letter Help - Unique Background - Goldman Sachs RMD
Background: I applied to a job at Goldman Sachs RMD and am willing to move to get the position. My future father-in-law currently operates a REIT that I might be able to work at in the future. It is a small successful firm but I need experience to get started there. My biggest road block is that I...
How to create a bullet-proof cover letter
Was wondering if you guys had any pointers on cover letters. It seems as though they are much less structured and while I don't agree with using them, some jobs still require it.
Referred to a hedge funds, unsure about motivational letter
I cold called several hedgefunds and eventually one was interested in offering me an internship. However, it is entirely unsure what this possible internship will let me do. I was asked to write a motivational letter and after writing many drafts I am absolutely not happy with it. Also hours of...
Goldman 2015 App
Submitted the app for this recruiting cycle. There was no space for a cover letter -- have others experienced this issue?
Ambitions, non-stellar cumulative GPA
Okay, so I am an Industrial Engineering student with a secondary in Economics & Finance and I am trying to get into banking or consulting (top firms). Also, I will be a senior in the Fall of 2015. I have a current cGPA of 3.25 and major GPA of 3.56. My last two semesters were GPAs of 3.66 and 3.86....
Cover Letter- Please Help
I'm applying for a sales associate intern position and it's my first time writing a cover letter. It would help me out a lot if someone can read it through and see if it's well written and appropriate. Thanks a lot.
Advise - On drafting email to the HR
Hi All, Just wanted some advise on sending an email to the HR for applying for an analyst position. I'm currently working as a intern in the same firm reporting to a influential manager (designation is MD). Luckily I was able discuss my aspirations with him (to join as an analyst) and he advised...
Stating area of interest on cover letter
I've been researching some smaller/mid size Corp Fin advisory / equity research firms based in London and several of them tell experienced hires to send a CV and cover letter, stating their areas of interest on it. Now although my clear preference is for corporate finance, I'd also love to work in...
Said I Will Include Transcript But Did Not?
Hello, On my cover letter, I said that I will include my transcript. Unfortunately, I forgot to upload it to the application website. How do recruiters at BBs view this error? My GPA is high and I can't attach it since I've already applied. PS: I know cover letter mistakes have been covered in...
Application Objective
Hey guys, What do you guys think about the "objective" section on cover letters and applications? I am currently a junior at a non target school and have spent the last four months interning at a prop shop in Chicago. Over the past couple weeks I have started submitting resumes and applying to...
Resume Cover Letter, HELP
I've been applying for junior level, internship, analyst programs positions, etc at Ibanks, PE firms, VC firms both bulge bracket and boutique. I've gotten absolutely nowhere. Any one willing to PM their email address and go to town on my resume and cover letter? Appreciate any and all the help!
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