Consulting Sample Cover Letter 01

Cover Letter for MBA

Consulting Sample Cover Letter

Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

1st May, 2005.

Mr. John Smith,

Boston Consulting Group
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am a first-year MBA student at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson
College and I am very interested in the summer consultant position with the Boston
Consulting Group. I believe that my background in science has prepared me well for the
analytical challenges that face strategy consultants and I would like to be considered for an
interview.

Before Babson, I worked for 5 years as a biochemist in the drug discovery division of
Pfizer. My experience in working on a successful drug discovery project introduced me to
both strategy consulting and the overall importance of it in the pharmaceutical industry. As
I investigated the field of strategy consulting, I recognized that consulting is analogous to
scientific research. In science, you need to solve many different problems by both using past
knowledge and thinking creatively. This knowledge then needs to be clearly communicated
so that people can utilize your insights and suggestions. Strategy consulting uses a similar
skill set but applies it to business problems instead of purely scientific endeavors.

When I realized that my passion resides in strategy consulting and not in hard science or
medicine, I started to research the various firms within this industry. My original interest in
BCG was only magnified by my visit to your Boston office in November. I spoke with
several employees at length about the culture of BCG and the importance of intellectual
curiosity within this culture. I also had a chance to speak with them about their background
and how the MBA helped them achieve success as a strategy consultant. My interactions
with these BCG employees have made me believe that I would be a strong asset to BCG
with my industry knowledge, innovative problem solving ability, successful teamwork
skills, and ability to communicate effectively.

I look forward to meeting with you soon, and hope you consider me for an interview for
North American offices. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Richard Anderson.

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Consulting Sample Cover Letter 02

Cover Letter for MBA

Consulting Sample Cover Letter

Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

1st May, 2005.

Mr. John Smith,

Boston Consulting Group
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am currently a second-year student in the Babson MBA program and I am very interested
in a permanent position with McKinsey & Company. My experience as a strategic advisor
to an entrepreneurial start-up and my proven consulting track record make me an excellent
candidate for Associate.

This summer I worked as a strategic advisor to the President of BuyerZone.com, a leading

e-marketplace for small businesses. I developed a strategy to refocus BuyerZone.com and
drive revenue growth by concentrating firm resources on key vertical markets. I worked
with the management team to build consensus around functional objectives and co-managed
implementation with sales, marketing, and operations teams. My work at BuyerZone.com
demonstrates my ability to serve as a strategic advisor and implement change in an
organization.
At Arthur D. Little I developed the ability to lead teams successfully solving business
problems, while working with little guidance or oversight. My enthusiasm and curiosity
allowed me to build many strong relationships within Arthur D. Little and with our clients.
A focus on results led me to ten professional excellence awards in five years. I believe my
work at ADL demonstrates a proven track record in consulting.

Again, I am excited about the opportunity to work for McKinsey & Company and would
like to be considered for an interview. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you
further.

Sincerely,

Richard Anderson.

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Sample Marketing Cover Letter

Cover Letter for MBA Job

Sample Marketing Cover Letter

Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

1st May, 2005.

Mr. John Smith,

General Electric
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am a second-year MBA student at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and am
writing to request an interview with you. My summer internship in marketing confirmed my
commitment to a career in sales and marketing.

This summer I led a team to develop a new product for equipment. The goal was to generate
a stream of customer revenue after the initial product sale. Two aspects of this 12-week
project differentiated my work: rapid networking across two divisions to effectively gather
in-house expertise, and rigorous statistical analysis in assigning price and incentives.

To target the correct segment for this product, I conducted in-depth interviews, distributed a
survey and analyzed the results. Using this consumer knowledge plus in-house expertise, I
constructed a program model that not only calculated which segment would value this
product, but also statistically quantified risk in offering the service. Using this knowledge of
risk, I spread risk and reward across the trade network by aligning incentives, and drafted a
price matrix for the new product.

Having responsibility for new product development

gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my skills in favorably influencing others, project

management, and quantitative analysis. When looking for a company at which to apply
these skills, General Electric stands out. I learned about GE through conversations with my
boss, who previously worked at General Electric, and through golfing with three of
GE’s management

trainees. GE’s values of rigorous training, quantitative analysis, and consumer focus are
characteristics I seek in an employer.

Sincerely,

Richard Anderson

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