Dear Sir/Madam,

 
In May 2019 I will graduate from [university name] with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a
Minor in Finance. I read your posting for the Business Analyst role with great interest and I’m
convinced that I would be a great addition to your team.
 
My strong work ethic is evident from the fact I have served as President of the [student activity]
concurrent with my academic studies, as well as paid summer internships in [name of the internship]
at [name of the company] as well as [name of the internship] at [name of the company]. These
experiences have enabled me to gain a realistic view of the demands and challenges of the Business
Analyst position.
 
As Summer Associate at [name of the internship company], I was responsible for monitoring
fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments through the analysis of information
obtained from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies,
trade publications, company sources, and personal interviews.
 
As an {internship name] at [name of the internship company], I worked on a number financial reports,
including cash flow reporting, profit and loss account, and balance sheet analysis. My work has been
used for companywide presentations.
 
In addition to my practical experience I’ve also always stayed focused on academics and I’m expected
to graduate with a 3.9/4.0 GPA.
 
With the combination of these professional and academic experiences, I am looking forward to
discussing the opportunity to join your organisation. Please find my CV attached.
 
Thank you for your time and consideration.
 
Yours sincerely,
Betty Schulz