Leveraging the fact that I have an offer in my cover letter

Hello,

I've received an offer from a bank but I am undecided about working there and want to explore other opportunities. What is the best way to leverage the fact that I have an offer in my cover letters?

I think it's important to say I have an offer in the introduction so it's noticed right away. Any advice is appreciated.

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I know guys who got jobs at a BB in large part because they lied about having offers from other BBs. I really do have an offer so why not make that known to the places I'm applying to?

 

Mention your offer in the last lines of the cover letter and then attach a copy of the offer letter as proof, otherwise they will think you're trying to play them.

========================================= We are excited to formally extend to you an offer to join Bank of Ameria
 

Here's what I tried:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I currently have offers for $50k/year at the following firms: x firm, y firm, piper jaffries, etc. I believe I am qualified for a job at YOUR firm because I have this offer. Please contact me for an interview if you can offer me more money.

Best gards, Me

Got me an offer at GS, MS, and everywhere on WS

 

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