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When applying for an engineering internship you will most likely need to write a cover letter. This cover letter should include your skills, relevant experience, and motivation for wanting to work at the company.
Download our free engineering internship cover letter template in MS Word format.
Dear [hiring manager’s title and last name, or their first name],
I found your advertisement for the [Engineering Internship] and am very interested in the position. My experience in [engineering] and ability to [#1 skill] and [#2 skill] make me the perfect candidate for the job. I know my skillset and industry knowledge will be invaluable to [name of the company/organization].
I am most impressed by [mention notable milestones or characteristics you appreciate about the company/institution] and have some great ideas of my own to contribute. When I worked on [mention a successful project/initiative you were involved in], we managed to [describe the result(s) of the project]. I believe your [talk about a project or company initiative you are especially interested in] will make waves in the industry and I’d feel privileged to be a part of such an innovative team.
During my studies at [name tertiary institution], I achieved [describe accomplishment(s) and strengthen it with a statistic, if possible]. Most recently I attended [mention relevant workshops/courses/training you’ve completed] that helped me sharpen my [list key skills or valuable attributes].
I have attached my resume and [mention any other documents that were requested, if applicable]. If you like my ideas, I have many more I’d like to discuss with you.
Sincerely, [Full name]
