Consulting Coverletters
Dear Ms. Conroy,
Please allow me to introduce myself as Grace Adler, an applicant for the senior benefits consultant position in the Stamford office of Hewitt Associates. I learned of this opportunity through the CareerBuilder website, and based on the experience, skills, and qualifications outlined in the job announcement, I believe that I am well suited to join your team in this capacity. As the attached resume indicates, I have spent the past two years working as an actuarial analyst with Aon Consulting; I was promoted into this role after my two-year tenure as a data analyst at the same firm. At Aon, I provide analysis and recommendations on a range of retirement investment vehicles, including qualified pension plans, retiree medical plans, supplemental executive retirement programs, and deferred compensation plans. Now that I have developed a solid technical understanding of plan valuation and administration, I am eager to assume a more strategic advisory role in the creation, review, and redesign of competitive employee compensation packages. I am excited by the prospect of applying the client-facing, team-building, and results-oriented focus that have developed—as well as my familiarity with the employee benefits terrain—to a career with your organization. Not only does the senior benefits consultant position represent a logical next step in my desired career path, but it offers a unique opportunity to join a firm that is committed to providing both clients and employees with opportunities for continuous development and growth.
I would be delighted to meet you to discuss this opportunity further. Please feel free to
contact me via return of e-mail or at the telephone number listed on the attached resume
should you have any questions, or should you wish to schedule a time to speak about this
position in greater detail.
Kindest regards,
Grace
Dear Hamilton:
I am writing to introduce myself as a candidate for a consulting position at your firm.
I have excellent academic and professional credentials, as indicated on my enclosed resume. Throughout my professional career, I have adhered to the highest standards of excellence and have demonstrated strong communication skills, analytical ability, poise, creativity, and dedication. [note - we need to then see clear evidence of these claims on the resume!] Andersen’s excellent reputation and corporate clientele are an ideal match with my interests. In particular, I believe my experience in formulating legal strategies and preparing analyses for complex litigation cases would be an excellent addition to your Strategic Services Competency Group. I plan to be in San Francisco the week of September 15 and would like to meet with you then to further discuss my qualifications. I will call you on Friday and look forward to scheduling a meeting at your convenience in mid-September.
Very truly yours,
Linda S. Bradford