How to Find a Summer Associate Banking Position
Dear Proper Cloth,
I am a second-year MBA candidate at [top business school] writing to request an interview for an Investment Banking Associate position with Proper Cloth. I understand the Associate position will require strong analytical skills and the ability to work well in teams. I am confident my background and personality will allow me to be a strong contributor in this role.
Strong analytical skills: As an analyst at Bear Stearns, I analyzed challenging quantitative problems, created complex models for various financial products and received numerous promotions
Teamwork: At Countrywide Home Loans, over a two year period I led a team of 20 people with diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and expertise, resulting in record setting sales of creative financing for underprivileged families.
I look forward to meeting with you during on campus interviews and learning more about Proper Cloth. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Banker Barry
Dear Barry,
We’re not sure if this letter is the result of your auto-complete cover letter generator going mad or just a sheer act of desperation. Proper Cloth does not have any investment banking positions open at the moment, but we feel compelled to help you nonetheless.
The way we see it, you have two options. Fly to the Caribbean and sit out the next eighteen months in style, or actually land a job. In case the first is not feasible at the moment, let’s focus on the second.
In today’s financial job market everything counts, so it’s critical that you look right for your next interview. We suggest a fine white broadcloth of at least 80 threads/inch to start. Stay away from the French cuffs, as cuff-links will only remind your interviewer that you used to make four times what he/she is making now. Finally, don’t settle for anything that’s not custom fit to your body. We are pretty sure that no investment bank has ever turned down a candidate in a properly fitted shirt. It’s a sure thing.
Best of luck,
Proper Cloth
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