Administrative Assistant Cover Letter Examples That Get Noticed

In general, cover letters are one-page documents that allow you to speak to your own capabilities as an employee outside of your resume. Cover letters are very common in entry-level positions to provide your recruiters with a more holistic view of who you are as an employee. What makes a cover letter different is that it helps you speak directly to your recruiter and state why you would be such an asset to the team, even prior to any interviews.

 

Administrative assistant cover letters follow the standard professional cover letter template. What makes an administrative assistant cover letter different from your standard cover letter is that you must address relevant work experiences and qualities that your hiring manager is likely to be looking for.

The following is an example of an administrative assistant cover letter. Use ResumeHelp’s cover letter builder to help you get a head start on your perfect cover letter!

 

Jane Doe

123 Maple Street

San Francisco, CA 12345

(123) 456-7890

janedoe@gmail.com

 

Admin Hiring Manager

456 Office Environment

Los Angeles, CA 12345

(456) 789-0123

 

Dear Mr./Mrs. [Last Name]: As a longtime admirer of [Company], I was excited to see your administrative assistant job opening. As a [Job Title] professional with over [number] years of experience, I know that my extensive experience in administration will contribute to your company’s position as an industry leader. I welcome the opportunity to watch [Company] grow.

 

I have successfully progressed throughout my career, swiftly moving from a Client Service Representative into a Supervisory position at [Previous Company]. It was there that I mastered my skills in [enter relevant skills]. In my recent position as [Job], I had the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to excel as an administrative assistant. As a [Job], I was able to [quantify several duties and responsibilities at this job]. I am known for my skills in [enter relevant skill set].

 

I am confident that my skills are a great match for your team in the administrative assistant position. I have attached my resume for reference. I look forward to continuing this discussion with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Full Printed Name]

There are four important elements to include in your administrative assistant cover letter:

• Contact information

Your contact information section should start with your own: your full name, address, phone number, email address, and relevant online professional portfolio links, such as LinkedIn. You should then follow it up with your hiring manager’s contact information, which should include similar items: their name, company name and address, and the company phone number. If you do not know the recruiter’s name, then you can omit this.

• Greeting

Since you are applying to a professional position, you want to keep your greeting professional as well. A simple “Dear Mr./Mrs.” will suffice. If you do not know your hiring manager’s name, try to research the person you will be speaking to.

• Body 

The body of your cover letter should consist of three concise paragraphs. Your first paragraph should state your career purpose straight away, and make it clear why you want this job. Your first paragraph is key in grabbing your recruiter’s attention and where you sell your enthusiasm and passion for the position.

 

Your second paragraph is the bulk of your administrative assistant cover letter. In this section, you want to make sure that you are emphasizing that you have the skill set that matches the requirements outlined in the job posting. Bring up specific achievements and experiences to show how you can be beneficial to the team.

 

The final paragraph is your “call to action”. This is similar to a summary paragraph, where you sum up all your strengths and your enthusiasm for the job, but most important of all, urge your recruiter to take the next step. State that you are excited to take this discussion to the next step at their earliest convenience, either through a phone call, email, or job interview.

• Sign-off 

Much like your greeting, your sign-off should be short and sweet. “Sincerely” and “Thank you” are some great examples.