Executive Assistant Cover Letter

An Executive Assistant resume gets a more prominent and effective appeal when it is presented to the recruiter tactfully with an elegant Executive Assistant cover letter. As almost all resumes come in the same format, it becomes boring and monotonous for the hirer to go through each resume and capture the details efficiently. A good cover letter gives the resume its appeal and reorganisation. Writing a good cover letter is very essential as most resumes are emailed these days and sending it with a good cover letter is beneficial for the resume to get preference.

For writing the cover letter of Executive Assistant, as like in any other cover letters for any other jobs, the applicant should first do a good deal of research on the company and the post they are offering. The best way of collecting information for research is by conducting the research online. Applicant should find out the name and title of the person in the company to whom he/she should be addressing the letter. Applicants should write a compelling executive assistant cover letter and send it along with the resume.

Here is an example of what the cover letter of an experienced Executive Assistant should look like.

Robert Jones
23 Perkins Street
Manhattan NYC, USA
robert.jones@gmail.com
Contact number - 3429965

23/3/2011

Mr. Martin Anderson
Human Resource Manager
Transit software
12900 Blue moon Lane
Manhattan NYC, USA

Dear Mr. Anderson

I am writing this cover letter in response to the advertisement on www.dreamjobs.com seeking an organised and accomplished Executive Assistant at Pioneer Solutions. I am pretty confident and sure that my educational qualification, years of experience and immense organisational and professional skills makes me a highly eligible candidate for the position in your organisation. I have sent you the copy of my resume with this application for your inspection.

I have contributed my time working as an Executive Assistant for the past two years at AMG Software, and before that in the same post for 3 years. In my total work experience of 5 years I have garnered all the possible skills and knowledge required for the post and can utilise my expertise for your firm's success. I am highly proficient with all computer applications and programs and equipped with communication and presentation skills.

Here is a brief highlight of my credentials and skills which will be beneficial for the post

• Over 5 years of experience in the assisting field supporting staff of the executive level including CEO and CFO
• Highly proficient in managing and preparation of correspondence and communication
• In depth collection and execution of programs
• Analysis and integration of information
• Efficient scheduling and organising and scheduling of meetings appointments and arrangement of important official travels and tours
• Successful in the implementation and progress of administrative processes
• Good knowledge of all important computer application and programs

I believe I can formulate optimistic input to your organisation and I would welcome an opportunity of talking with you in person about the suitability of my candidature for the post. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience. I am looking forward to speaking with you. Please call me at 23582945 so that the interview can be scheduled.

Sincerely

Mathew Hunt

By writing a good and compelling Executive Assistance cover letter, applicants can create the right impression and stand out from the competition. The cover letter written by the applicant for an executive assistant should portray the expertise and skill sets that he has garnered over the years through education and work experience.