KPMG

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September 16, 2014

Dear KPMG Hiring Manager,

I am a senior at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying Tax in the five year Master’s of Accountancy Program. During Meet the Firms, I met with Jon Doe and was very intrigued with KPMG’s commitment to developing their interns as professionals. I see this internship as the beginning of a long career in accounting and I am writing to express my interest in the 2015 Tax Core Winter Internship. Based on my ability to communicate effectively, my impeccable organizational skills, and my experience building Pivot Tables and using the VLOOKUP tool in Excel, I know I would be an excellent fit for your tax internship position.

In my current position in outside operations at the Denver Country Club, one of my favorite parts of the job is the interaction I have with members, employees and managers. One of my strengths is gaining a rapport with people to ensure accurate and quality execution of job duties. Second, I believe that my organizational skills and time management techniques make me a competitive candidate for this position. When I was 15 years old, I started a car detailing business which taught me how to satisfy customer needs while effectively executing a busy schedule. To this day, I implement and continuously improve these skills to balance academics with part time employment and hobbies. Third, my past finance and accounting internships have given me opportunities to utilize the VLOOKUP tool and pivot tables to effectively organize and then optimally analyze the data. My manager at X Company stressed that these would be very valuable skills to possess in a public accounting career. Already knowing how to use these functions, coupled with my self-starting nature, will allow me to be a more independent intern from the start.

KPMG is the firm I connect with most, as I am impressed by your dedication to cultivating professionals and building careers where employees thrive. My educational background, professional experiences and polished skills would allow me to add value to your company while growing as a professional. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this exciting position with you further. I can be reached at 303-123-4567 or

Best regards,

CU Student