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Sample cover letter for Internship position at UNDP
ECONOMICS ANALYLIST
Stage 1
Research the employer you are applying to. Find out information like who their customers are, what products or services they sell and have they issued press releases or been in the news recently. Impress the recruiter by mentioning some or all of these points in your letter.
Stage 2
Read and analyse the job description. Note down in a list key skills and requirements that the employer is looking for. Focus on mentioning these in your letter. A good tip is to keep the job advert next to you when writing your cover letter so you can refer to it.
Stage 3
Start to write your cover letter. Firstly state that you want to apply for the vacancy advertised also give details of where you saw the advert. Focus on those qualifications and experiences you have that fit the job profile.
Mention why you feel that you are the right candidate for the job and highlight key words that are relevant to the position you are applying for. Another way of writing this is to point out why you feel that the job is right for you.
Do not exaggerate but write clearly and factually, listing why your skills and experience matches the vacancy. Mention how you can be a benefit to the company.
Stage 4
At the end of your cover letter thank the employer for their time and respectfully ask for the opportunity of a interview.
