Executive Assistant cover letter example. Annotated, paragraph by paragraph.
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Executive Assistant cover letter
Caroline Hughes
New York, NY · caroline.hughes@email.com · (212) 555-0171
Victoria Lam
Executive Assistant to the CEO, Consolidated Messenger
Dear Victoria Lam,
I'm applying for the Executive Assistant to the CEO position at Consolidated Messenger. I've spent 8 years supporting senior leaders, and at Ashgrove Health Technologies I support the CEO and 2 SVPs of a 600-person company, with calendars that run across 4 time zones.
My job is to protect my CEO's time. I screen 150+ emails a day, draft replies and flag only what needs a decision. I plan 30+ domestic and international trips a year and file expenses in Concur, and I prepare quarterly board meeting materials, track action items and keep board documents confidential.
I also run larger projects end to end. I planned a 3-day leadership offsite for 45 people, from venue contracts to agendas, and came in under budget. At Hollis & Grant Advertising I supported 3 executives and coordinated the agency's annual client summit with 6 department leads. I also hold the CAP (IAAP) certification.
I'd welcome a conversation about how your CEO likes to work and where I could take things off their plate. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Caroline Hughes
What each paragraph does
Paragraph 1: Experience, who she supports and the scale of the job in the opening.
Paragraph 2: Shows how she manages the inbox, travel and board work with discretion.
Paragraph 3: Adds projects she owned and her certification.
Paragraph 4: Closes on the executive's working style, which is what the role depends on.
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/ Tips
Tips for your executive assistant cover letter.
01
Say who you support
Name the titles and company size, such as "the CEO and 2 SVPs of a 600-person company."
02
Show judgment
Executive assistants are hired for what they decide on their own. Mention screening, prioritizing and flagging decisions.
03
Keep confidences
Mention board or confidential work in general terms only. The letter itself is a sample of your discretion.
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Do executive assistants need a cover letter?
Often, yes. Executives and recruiters read them as a writing sample, so a clear, error-free letter helps.
Should I name the executive I support now?
No. Use their title and the company size. Naming them isn't necessary and can look careless with confidential information.