Sample cover letter for Internship position at IRS

Dear Hiring Manager,

My name is ---- and I would like to be considered as a candidate for the Criminal Investigation Student Volunteer Program. As an Accounting major from ----- in my sophomore year with a 4.0 GPA, I am confident that I have the necessary skills and dedication to shine in the role of a student volunteer.

Throughout my academic career, I have proven time and time again that I am an exceptionally effective student as I have received top scores in all my classes. As my resume shows, I have extensive experience in customer service as well as experience working as a tutor at my university’s tutoring center, all of which has taught me the invaluable interpersonal skills of supporting and working well with others. Additionally, my organizational and time management skills set me apart from the pack. As a fundamental part of my nature, I am consistently organized with my approach such that I never miss a deadline and can always ensure that all the work that I’ve completed is of top quality. Even though I may lack formal accounting experience, I believe what is more important is that my versatile and strong reasoning skills coupled with my voracious appetite to learn and improve will carry me to succeed in virtually any work scenario.

When all is said and done, I am confident in my ability to become a great asset to the IRS as your student volunteer program is a perfect match for my skills, qualifications and goals. My attached resume explains my credentials in detail and is all but ready for you to review. I look forward to meeting you in an interview at your earliest convenience to further discuss this opportunity with you. Thank you in advance for considering my resume for the Criminal Investigation Student Volunteer Program.