(We call this a cover letter)
Salutation (Dear Mr./Ms.)
It is my intention and desire to be accepted to the Survey of International Organizations, Summer Program in Switzerland through the University of Fribourg. I submit this letter in support of my application.
My main interest and career objective is to work in International Business Econonmics where I can utilize my multilingual skills. I am a Russian native and speak Russian and English fluently having studied in London for many years. Spanish, Italian and Portuguese are languages in which I have strong working knowledge.
My Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees coursework has centered on International Business with specific focus on Financial Markets, Business Economics, Quantitative Methods,
E-Commerce, Research Methods, Business Law and Social Sciences.
The summer program offered by the University of Fribourg is exactly along my lines of interest and would be of immense benefit to augment my existing knowledge with real life cases and current applications. I’m especially keen to participate in the International Economic Relations and Policy and Advocacy presentations. Wherever my future career takes me I am determined to play a strong role in revitalizing my home country. The Ukraine is dependent on my generation to bring it to the same footing as every other Western country in the European community. I take great personal pride in helping my country to attain new economic heights and opportunities.
I have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and am highly motivated, capable of working in a team environment or independently. As a quick learner I can easily adapt to new situations and get organized. My greatest strengths are flexibility, adaptability and multilingualism. I am intrinsically motivated and very goal oriented.
Thus far, my work experience has encompassed that of translator for a pharmaceutical company in Lviv and organizer of and English-Spanish conference dedicated to NATO in IIR.
It would be my immense pleasure to join you this summer in Switzerland and look forward to your positive reply with great interest and delight.
Sincerely,
