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Administrative and executive assistant cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for administrative and executive assistant jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
- Open administrative and executive assistant jobs today
- 134
- Can be done from home
- 9%
- Median advertised pay
- $131K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Executive Assistant position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as an administrative and executive assistant, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is calendar management, travel planning, expense reports, meeting preparation. Two results from that work: - Managed calendars, travel and expenses for 3 executives across 4 time zones - Planned 45 trips a year with no missed connection or meeting [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about an administrative and executive assistant cover letter
- What should an administrative and executive assistant cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your administrative and executive assistant work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Use the words the posting uses for its duties.
- Do administrative and executive assistant jobs ask for a cover letter?
- None of the 35 open administrative and executive assistant postings with a full description here mention a cover letter in their text (counted today). The application form often has a separate field for one: when it does, a short letter still helps.
- How long should an administrative and executive assistant cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.
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