Administrative Assistant Cover Letter

Use this sample administrative assistant cover letter to help you craft your own winning letter. Send a cover letter that gets the reader's attention and ensure that your job application gets the serious consideration it deserves.

The cover letter is perhaps the most important document of your job search. This is what will get your resume read and take you to the next stage of the hiring process. Stand out from the crowd with a well written, professional cover letter.

  
Administrative Assistant Cover Letter

Your Name
Your Address
Your Contact details (phone and email)

Date

Mrs Mary Stevens
Hiring Manager
ABC Company
15 South Parkway
Long Island, NY 11551

Dear Mrs Stevens

In response to your job opening, please consider my resume in your search for an Administrative Assistant. I believe my background and skills closely match your job requirements and I am confident I can make a positive contribution to ABC Company.

Some key points that are relevant to this opportunity include:

• I have over 5 years professional experience in an administrative capacity providing support and assistance to both a single department and multiple individuals throughout the company.
• I have gained in-depth experience in data management, research, report writing, developing presentations, drafting correspondence, meeting, travel and event management and customer service. I have a comprehensive working knowledge of various computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access.
• I work independently with little supervision. I have developed my skills as a resourceful problem-solver who uses her initiative and organizational skills to get the job done.
• I am regarded as a competent team member who is always prepared to go the extra mile. Someone who is able to remain focused and self-directed in a fast paced work environment while dealing with conflicting demands.

If you are looking for a highly motivated administrative assistant who is committed to the highest standards of work performance I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you for an in-depth discussion. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience, please contact me via phone or email to arrange a time and date for us to meet.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely

Jane Jobseeker

Enclosure

Write an administrative assistant cover letter that gets the hiring manager's attention and interest. Study the job requirements carefully and know which key skills the employer is looking for. Be sure to highlight your strengths as they relate to these job requirements.