The Perfect Cover Letter & Why You Should Never Write One

In 2013, an unconventional cover letter went viral and landed a student, Matthew Ross, an internship at a prestigious investment bank: Dear ______, My name is Matthew, and I am an undergraduate finance student at XYZ University. I met you the summer before last at Smith & Wollensky's in New York when I was touring the East Coast with my uncle. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to talk to me that night. I am writing you to inquire about a possible summer internship in your office. I am aware it is highly unusual for undergraduates from average universities like XYZ University to intern at [Redacted], but nevertheless, I was hoping you might make an exception. I am extremely interested in investment banking and would love nothing more than to learn under your tutelage. I have no qualms about fetching coffee, shining shoes, or picking up laundry and will work for next to nothing. In all honesty, I just want to be around professionals in the industry and gain as much knowledge

saved by

• Tera Minato