Sample cover letter for Internship position at BCG

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a first year Statistics with Finance student at London School of Economics, and am writing to express my interest in applying for the 2016 Insight Programme in London.

Participation in Spring Program will be opportunity to challenge myself and learn from the experts in the field. With a large client base which includes corporations, investors and governments, BCG is a leader in providing the most sophisticated solutions to their clients. Through researching BCG, I am intrigued and impressed by the creative approach that BCG has in attempt to deliver a solution. Therefore, I believe not only will a career in consulting will provide me with an environment where I will be able to achieve my highest potential, but through applying to BCG will have a bonus because of the global presence, reputation and commitment.

I believe my background has provided a solid mixture of skill set in order to be successful in overcoming the challenges of a consulting career. My degree in statistics and finance provides a focus on skills as a mathematician, which requires me to be a quick, methodical thinker and solution-oriented person. This is crucial because being able to manipulate and understand numbers and statistics efficiently is a key part of a consultant role. In addition, through volunteering I develop a better understanding in communication with people through to be a better listener and also be creative in presentation. The creativity and perseverance of being a musician would also be beneficial to my performance in this role as I can perform well in a pressurized environment.