COVER LETTER FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS STYLE: BLOCK [YOUR LETTERHEAD]

November 2, 200x

Mr. M. A. Fetters Professional Employment Director Monsanto Company 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63166

Dear Mr. Fetters:

As a First Year student at North South University, I would like to apply my accounting and finance skills in a summer internship with Fortuna Fried Chicken. Recently, I had the opportunity to learn FFC was looking for a Finance intern. From this discussion and further research I have conducted on your company, I have become interested in FFC's investment activities from both a summer internship and career perspective.

A summer internship would provide FFC with a productive employee who is knowledgeable about the Fastfood industry. Specifically, during a summer internship, I feel that I could make a contribution to FFC through completion of projects in cost accounting and financial planning and control. My undergraduate courses will help demonstrate my ability to structure and solve problems and reflect commitment to first rate performance. Reviewing the enclosed resume will confirm that my background and qualifications closely match those required for your corporate finance staff.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss summer internship opportunities at FFC. Please feel free will call next week to arrange a mutually convenient meeting. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jonsie S. Jones

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