How to write an internship cover letter
Employers know interns are still learning. What they want to see is that you are keen, reliable and already have something useful to offer.
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Write my internship cover letterWhat to include
- The internship and the company, named correctly.
- Who you are: your course, your school and your year.
- A relevant project, class or activity that shows you can do the work.
- Your skills, tied to what the advert asks for.
- A clear close that asks for the chance to talk.
Tips that make it stronger
- Match your words to the advert. If it asks for Excel, say how you have used Excel.
- Show enthusiasm with facts: a project, a club, something you built or organised.
- Keep it to about four short paragraphs.
Mistakes to avoid
- Saying you have no experience instead of showing what you have done.
- Copying a letter from the internet without changing it.
- Sending it without a CV.
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