Dear Mr. Arnold,
I am writing this letter because I am a graduate and interested in following a career in consulting at ABC Consultants. My education is in Business Systems Analysis.
I compare my research work at university level to that involved in consultancy. I believe my experience in research has provided me with a taste of the real world. I believe that the consultant goes through similar paces of formulating a thesis, analyzing the hypothesis and coming to a conclusion.
I look forward to meeting you and discussing the job in more detail.
Yours faithfully,
John