Cover Letter Example
Intern
Example cover letter for a intern application. The structure — greeting, opening, body, closing — is what UK recruiters expect. Use as a starting point and adapt to your own experience and the vacancy.
Amelia Pemberton
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Strategy Intern role at McKinsey & Company. The combination of your organisation and this position aligns closely with the direction in which I want to take my career.
In my current role as President at LSE Marketing Society, I have gained experience in my experience as president of a student society with 560 members. Alongside that, I actively focus on my case-competition results and predicted First-class honours — for me that is an essential part of the work. I recognise in the McKinsey & Company job advert the way these elements come together.
Available for a 5-month placement from February 2026. You can reach me at amelia.pemberton@example.co.uk or on +44 7700 112233.
Template: Modern · Addressed to: McKinsey & Company
How to write a strong cover letter as a intern
The four standard blocks — and what to put in each.
1. Opening — why THIS role
In one sentence name the specific role and company. In the second sentence note where you saw the vacancy if relevant. Avoid generic openers like 'I am writing to apply for your position'.
2. Body — why you fit
This is where you make the match. Take two or three concrete elements from your background that map one-to-one to the vacancy. For intern: mention results in numbers (where possible), specific systems, certifications or projects.
3. Company motivation — why THIS organisation
One or two sentences on why you specifically want to work there. Concrete and specific: a product, a strategic move, a cultural marker.
4. Closing — concrete call to action
Ask for an interview. State your availability. Sign off with 'Yours sincerely'. Total length: 250-400 words, one page.