Sample cover letter for Full Time position at shell

I am writing to apply for the Management in Trainee recently advertised on your website. Due to the outstanding reputation of Shell and the excellent training it offers, it is my top choice of employment. I believe that my qualifications are a suitable match for this post.

I hold an MEng in Petroleum Engineering from the Dalhousie University (GPA 3.1). I have a great passion for the E&P sector, something which has driven me to embark on a distance-learning MSc in Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in order to enhance my knowledge in this specialization. I am fully confident that this is my sector of choice.

I find Drilling Engineering particularly interesting due to its challenging nature, plus its global importance to the energy industry. Your firm particularly interests me it is involved in a wide range of projects including harsh environments and extreme conditions such as in Alaska.

I have already acquired substantial professional experience in the Construction Management Industry. This valuable experience exposed me to the professional world of engineering and managing a team of workers. It enabled me to develop a range of transferable skills: geotechnical investigation, site management, project scheduling and planning, tracking costs and managing budgets. Moreover, it highlighted the importance of safety and adherence to HSSE regulations. I consider myself to be a strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.

I am fully aware of the physical demands of such a post and pride myself on my physical fitness, regularly working out by running, climbing and boxing. My period of military service has trained me to be disciplined, to work to a demanding schedule of shifts, to relocate and to live in close proximity with others.

I am excited about the opportunity of this post and it offers the exact challenge that I am looking for. Given the opportunity to join this internship I will use it to my full advantage in order to prove that I can be a long-term asset to your firm. I promise to offer my utmost commitment and enthusiasm in order to then progress to the 3-year training programme.

I do hope after reviewing my CV you will consider me for the position.

Yours faithfully,