Goldman Sachs cover letter.

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hi, can you guys read the cover letter below that I am planning to send to Goldman Sachs for a new analyst position? Let me know if I should change anything and if it is good enough.</p>

<p>To whom it may concern;
I am recent graduate of XXXX XXXX with Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics. I am planning on pursuing a career in Investment Banking and I believe the Goldman Sachs New Analyst Program is an ideal opportunity for me to build my career.</p>

<p>Even though I graduated with an engineering degree, I choose to divert my career in to finances as I have developed a passion for investment banking from an early age. I believe the quantitative skills and work ethic I have gained by majoring in two rigorous subjects have given me the potential to succeed in the rapidly changing financial industry. I would like to assure you of my capability to become a successful analyst since I am equipped with necessary education and experience. I have completed a yearlong internship at XXXX XXXX where I regularly interacted with clients, developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of specific product lines, product applications, competition, and markets. I am also fluent in database administration and related programming languages and have completed a computer track curriculum for my engineering degree. </p>

<p>I am certain that you have a vast amount of applicants with the same qualifications and skills that I have to select from for the above mentioned position. However, I believe my determined nature and refusal to quit until I achieve my goals is absolutely unique. I am ambitious towards building a long term career at Goldman Sachs, growing professionally with the company. It is an honor to be considered for an opportunity at your prestigious firm and I assure you that my performance will not be a disappointment.
Yours Sincerely,</p>

<p>XXXX XXXX</p>

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<p>Seeing as large corporations such as Goldman Sachs use a text recognition engine to find keywords in resume, I’d say you’re about as interesting to them as a graphic design grad is to NASA.</p>

<p>No doubt the math and science is impressive, but even if you’re working in IT, Goldman Sachs won’t want you unless you demonstrate some experience in investing. Database administration and programming are complements to this requirement. A class in finance wouldn’t be enough, but it would at least help you with this. </p>

<p>Too, rather than stressing your qualifications, I get the vibe that you’re begging for an interview despite all odds. If someone ends up reading your resume, they’ll pick up on this up too. Employers like Goldman Sachs have too many quality applicants to bother taking a chance so soon in the process. If you portray yourself as a risky applicant so early in the process, you’ll end up on the wrong side of the pile real fast.</p>

<p>All this is not to say that you aren’t qualified. Just show that you’re knowledgeable about macroeconomics and finance (I mean very knowledgeable) and talk yourself up more in the letter.</p>

<p>Source: Econ major/math minor who has spoken with Goldman Sachs hiring managers.</p>