Cover Letter for Internship Template
For an internship, nobody expects work experience. They expect curiosity, effort and proof you can learn. Use coursework, projects, clubs and part-time jobs as evidence.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a third-year Economics student at the University of Leeds, and I am applying for the Marketing Coordinator internship at Northwind Goods.
In my studies I built a pricing model for a class project that the local café now uses. It showed me I enjoy turning messy information into something useful, and that I learn fastest by doing real work.
At Northwind Goods I hope to learn how analysts support pricing decisions at scale, and I will bring energy, reliability and a lot of questions.
Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the chance to talk.
Sincerely,
Alex Morgan
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When to use this template
- You are a student or recent graduate
- You are applying for a summer or placement programme
- You have little formal work experience
Tips for a strong cover letter for internship
- Lead with your school, course and year.
- Treat a class project like a job: what you did and what came of it.
- Say what you want to learn; internships are about growth.
- Mention part-time jobs; they prove reliability.
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Frequently asked questions
What if I have no experience at all?
Use what you have: projects, group work, volunteering, sports, part-time jobs. Show a specific skill and what you did with it. See our no-experience template for more.