Cover Letter Sample

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Here is a cover letter sample to give you a bit of inspiration.

This example of a cover letter is designed to match with this sample resume format and this resume reference page.

Notice how the heading of the cover letter sample matches with the heading on the resume and the reference page.

While it's perfectly acceptable to structure your cover letter in the way you would write a traditional business letter, with you contact information in the top left corner, this style, with your contact information matching the heading on your resume is quite effective.

If you use this style, when all of your job search documents are viewed together, they will look like a very professional, pulled together package.

Jane Somebody
123 Anywhere Street, City, State
(555) 000-0000
janesomebody@emailprovider.com

Current Date (Month Day, Year)

Mr. J. Employer
Manager
AnyCompany, Limited
000 Imaginary Street
City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr. Employer:

I am writing to express my interest in the administrative assitant position at AnyCompany, Limited as advertised in the (note how you found out about the job) on (note the date if the job was advertised). The attached resume explains in detail my qualifications for this position.

For the past five years I have worked as an administrative assistant at ABC Company. My current role is a front line position in which I greet and assist up to fifty clients daily, maintain accurate client data analysis reports and provide general administrative support for my colleagues. I have exceptional computer skills. Specifically, I am proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, and I have become known within my office as a reliable resource person for resolving computer related issues.

I am well organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize effectively to manage conflicting damands in a fast paced work environment. I have strong analytical, research and time management skills and a very high degree of commitment to my work.

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I am available at your convenience for an interview.

Sincerely,

(don't forget to sign here!)

Jane Somebody
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