Comments on: The Investment Banking Cover Letter Template You’ve Been Waiting For

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:34:48 +0000

In reply to Carlos. Thanks!

By: Carlos

Carlos — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:25:18 +0000

I love how hand downs and direct this page is. Trying to break into IB come from a (semi-)target school but very bad GPA, love how you are always motivating, but realistic. Keep it up!

By: Emma Newman

Emma Newman — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:53:10 +0000

In reply to M&I - Brian. I like it not bad

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:04:56 +0000

In reply to Zaid Memon.

All you can really do about a low GPA is network extensively so that people who know you can recommend you, and so you can avoid being filtered out by screening tools. See: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/low-gpa-investment-banking/

Maybe include a brief mention of why your GPA is lower in your cover letter, but focus on how you’ve improved since your first year (mention the higher GPA since then).

By: Zaid Memon

Zaid Memon — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:49:24 +0000

I am a sophomore and have a low gpa (2.5) should I include this on my cover letter? how do I stand out and not get dinged, low gpa because had to work full time freshman year because my dad lost his job, and my family had health issues. Am an only child.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:06:00 +0000

In reply to Ayomide Akindele. Yes

By: Ayomide Akindele

Ayomide Akindele — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:24:20 +0000

Hi Brian

Thanks for the write up!

If i am writing my cover letter in the body of the email, Do i write the name of the recipient instead of dear Madam ?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:30:00 +0000

In reply to Noah. Cover letters are pretty much always optional unless they ask for one.

By: Noah

Noah — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:41:11 +0000

Hey Brian – thanks for this article. Quick question: is there a certain point in your career (in my case, I’m an associate) when you can stop with the cover letters even if they give you the option?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:10:28 +0000

In reply to Andrew. Yes, cover letters are basically used to weed out people, not to select them. You can include some personal information such as an interesting student group, study abroad, or experience that led you to IB, but don't go overboard with trying to appear "interesting." Save that for actual networking and interviews.