First Class OAU Graduate Gets KPMG Internship After Writing to Company, Displays Mail She Sent

• A first-class graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University shared how she secured a KPMG internship
• She showed off the application mail she sent to the company and how she advertised her skills to them
• Many congratulated her after she shared a picture showing that she had commenced her internship at the company

An Obafemi Awolowo University graduate, Hafsoh Yusuf, shared how she secured an internship with KPMG.

Hafsoh, who graduated with a first-class degree in business administration, wrote to the company to express her interest in an internship with them.

In an X post by @haffy_o, the lady displayed the mail she sent to the company and a picture of herself at KPMG.

Part of her mail read:

“I am Hafsoh Yusuf, a First-Class graduate in Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). As I prepare to begin my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in January, I am eager to explore internship opportunities within KPMG, particularly in Deal Advisory or Accounting Advisory teams, where I can contribute meaningfully while gaining valuable professional experience.

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"What draws me to KPMG is its reputation for excellence and its unwavering commitment to integrity—values that resonate deeply with me. Achieving a First-Class degree demanded a high level of resilience and discipline, qualities I bring to every endeavor. Beyond academics, I have engaged in virtual experiences and self-driven learning to build practical skills in financial analysis, business problem-solving, and communication."

See her post below:

In a chat with Legit.ng, Hafsoh shared what motivated her to make her move and how she got the right email to send her message to.

She said:

"l graduated with a first-class degree, and knowing the effort I invested, I wasn't content with waiting for opportunities to come to me, so I reached out to KPMG first because it's a really respectable organization, and as a young graduate, I believe it can help me gain valuable experience. And as for the right mail, a good friend helped with it."

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Reactions as OAU first-class graduate gets KPMG internship

@lanre1220 said:

"If na 2nd class lower. I’m sure they will not respond. Congratulations."

@Yemyze1 said:

"Give us format. Send us the Gmail. Let us shoot our own too.'

@rasaq_rofiat said:

"Congratulations to you. I don't believe people still get big opportunities in this country without some connects. But I'm really happy for you sis."

@FabianOkeke3 said:

"If you like, don't graduate with a first class. Let them tell you education is a scam, your body go tell you. Congratulations girl!'

@Ayam_Dammy said:

"Declan rice of the day!! There's much to learn from someone like you."

@IdrisAbdulNafi2 said:

"Congratulations. I'm a student, and I’m not trying to throw shade or anything just genuinely trying to learn Was “Hi……” the right way to start the application letter or was that just a rough draft?"

@Zillionaire99 said:

"Hi, pls can I dm you. I have been trying to shoot and no response. Pls can you guide me on something."

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@IdayahOluwatos1 said:

"Frame 0: working towards your dream. You GO Girl.keep making momma proud."

In related stories, a student who was sponsored by KPMG celebrated his convocation while another got an instant job after an encounter in church.

Man who wrote KPMG exam shares experience

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man who wrote graduate trainee exams in KPMG, Deloitte, Unilever and others shared his experience.

He narrated how he managed to get a job that relocated him to Germany after applying for over 500 jobs.

Many who came across the post on X shared their opinions on the man’s job-hunting experience.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng