Sample cover letter for Internship position at scmc

State Street Corporation(To check your motivation and understanding of State Street as a company) , behavioral/ competency based interview questions, Questions related to your education subjects/modules, basic MS Excel questions.

A time where you displayed excellent leadership skills?

I demonstrated my teamwork and leadership abilities when I headed up a group proposal in front of some key clients. We were asked to give a one hour presentation about how we could improve their hiring practices. After extensive competitor research and market trend analysis, we were able to put a competitive price together and present the features and benefits within the allotted hour. We went on to win the business

Tell me about a time when you failed to complete a task or project on time, despite intending to do so.

During my final year at university I failed to deliver my dissertation by the due date. This was because I was heavily involved in cutting-edge research right up until the end of my course and was waiting for imminent results from surveys being undertaken by researchers at other academic institutions.

Considering this was my final piece of academic work, I wanted to ensure it was based on the most accurate and up-to-date sources of information available, even if this meant a delay in production. To ensure no marks were deducted from my dissertation, I contacted my course director and personal tutor two weeks before my dissertation due date to discuss my particular situation. I argued my case, and was consequently allowed an extra two weeks to produce my work.

Although my work was delayed, I feel that this delay was justified in that the work was of the highest quality it could be. Furthermore, I sufficiently organised myself in relation to my department and tutors, so that all relevant people were aware of a possible delay in the production of my dissertation.

Give an example of when you've led a team.

I have led a team on a number of occasions. For example, when I was coach of my university football league. Not only do I believe that I am an efficient leader; I also believe that I work well as part of a team and can take instructions and work simultaneously with other people or colleagues.

I have the ability to communicate among different team members effectively, ensuring that the message I am try to put across to members is done so with clarity. This ultimately enables me to be an effective and successful team leader. Providing direction, support and guidance is the key to success.

Give an example of when you've overcome a problem at work.

I have not really encountered many problems with work as this will be my first time in full-time work, though I do have deadlines to meet both