Maya Okafor

Business Graduate
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To
Mr. Daniel HughesGraduate Recruitment LeadBluewater Consulting12 Wellington PlaceLeeds LS1 4AP
15 November 2026

Application for the Graduate Analyst Programme

Dear Mr. Hughes,

I am excited to apply for the Graduate Analyst Programme at Bluewater Consulting. I recently graduated with a First-Class degree in Business Management from the University of Leeds, and your focus on practical, data-led advice for growing companies is exactly the kind of work I want to build my career on.

During my final year I led a four-person team on a live consulting project for a regional food producer. We analysed two years of sales data, found that 18% of stock was going to waste, and proposed a new ordering plan the client adopted within a month. The project taught me how to turn numbers into a clear story and how to keep a team on track under real deadlines.

Alongside my studies I worked 15 hours a week as a customer adviser, which gave me patience, confidence on the phone and a habit of following up. I am comfortable with Excel, Power BI and presenting to senior people, and I learn new tools quickly.

I would love the chance to discuss how I could contribute to your team. Thank you for considering my application – I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Maya Okafor
Maya Okafor
Business Graduate