The Best Administrative Assistant Cover Letter Examples

If you want to land a new job, consider this administrative assistant cover letter sample for inspiration to help you write your own:

 

Dear Mr. Smith,

 

I would like to express interest in the position of administrative assistant at Company Name. Having considered the job description, I believe I would be a good fit for the role and the company culture. As an administrative professional with 10 years of experience, I have extensive technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational skills. 

 

In my current role at [Company Name], I act as critical support for the back office management team, keeping meeting minutes, making travel arrangements and plans and keeping office stock at ideal levels. Since beginning my role I have:

• Trained three administrative assistants for deployment in various departments. 
• Maintained strict data protection standards. 
• Implemented a paperless system of memo transferral that has saved the company £4,000 per year (on average). 

I am now seeking a challenging new opportunity with the possibility of advancement and believe that the position advertised at Company Name would be ideal. I look forward to discussing this role and the value I can bring to your team at your earliest convenience. 

 

Sincerely, 

Roberta Fleming

 

This short cover letter gives you a good idea of what your cover letter may look like. Next, let’s delve into the details of what to include in your cover letter.

At the top of your cover letter, include your contact information, with your full name, phone number and email address. Then, one of the best cover letter writing tips is to open with a personal salutation. By using the hiring manager’s name you will show potential employers that you have done your research and that you are passionate about your job search. This is much better than using a generic salutation such as “Dear Hiring Manager.”

Once you have the preliminaries done, write the rest of your cover letter following this format:

First paragraph: Introduce yourself with a hook and list your best achievements

In the first paragraph, you want to hook the recruiter so they will read the rest of your cover letter and your CV. To do this, read the job description carefully and look for key terms and phrases where your skills are a match. Then describe those skills in your first paragraph. In this example cover letter, the applicant describes her years of experience as an administrative professional and lists her strongest skills that match what the recruiter listed in the job advert.

Second paragraph: Give more information about how you’re the best fit for the job

An effective cover letter provides extra information that supplements a CV. This example gives three specific examples of the job seekers’ previous duties and achievements. If you are seeking an entry-level role and you have little work experience, you can discuss your academic achievements or any volunteer work you have completed that show off crucial abilities such as time management.

Third Paragraph: Call to action

The call to action is a statement designed to encourage the hiring manager to initiate follow-up contact to schedule a job interview. This can be as simple as, “I hope to hear from you soon,” or “I look forward to speaking with you.”

The most effective cover letters are those that supplement the overall job application so don’t repeat information unless it is entirely necessary to do so. This is your chance to connect with the recruiter on a personal level.