Cover Letter Samples for Business and Administration

When you're applying for administrative and business positions, one of your most important qualifications will be your communication skills. The first time they will be evaluated is when the hiring manager reviews your cover letter and resume.

It's important to make a good first impression, in order to increase your chances of landing an interview (and eventually, the job).

Before you start writing a cover letter, take a look at administration and business cover letter examples to get an idea of how to construct a professional and effective letter that is going to sell your credentials to the hiring manager.

What to Include Your Cover Letter

Before you start writing your cover letter, review the job posting. You'll find a list of the job qualifications that the employer is looking for.

Match your qualifications to the job listing by analyzing the ad and making a list of keywords related to the skills and experience sought by the hiring manager. You can also include the general administrative and business skills that employers seek in the candidates they evaluate for employment opportunities, as well as any hard or soft skills related to the role but not specifically included in the ad.

Work these keywords into your cover letter and resume, to ensure that your application materials make it through the applicant tracking system and get to a real person with the ability to call you for an interview.

The letter should include the following:

• Subject line, with your name and the job (if you’re sending your cover letter via email)
• Contact Information (top of the letter for a printed version, below signature for email cover letter)
• Professional greeting
• Paragraph 1: A brief introduction and why you are writing
• Paragraphs 2 and 3: Your qualifications for the job for which you're applying
• Closing Paragraph: Appreciation for being considered for the job, and how you will follow up if you have a contact person
• Professional closing
• Signature

If you're not sure what to write, have a look at these cover letter samples for inspiration. You can use them as a general model as you then draft a letter reflective of the unique experience and business / administrative skills that you can offer an employer.

Cover Letter Template for Administration / Business Jobs

Download the cover letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online) or see below for more examples.

Cover Letter Examples Administration / Business Jobs

Review these cover letter examples and then write a personalized letter that explains how your skills relate to the criteria listed in the job posting. It's important that your letters are customized for each job you apply for, highlighting your relevant experience.

Sending an Email Message

When you are sending your letter via email include the reason you are writing in the subject line of your message:

Subject: FirstName LastName – Executive Assistant Position

List your contact information in your signature, rather than in the body of the letter:

Sample Email Cover Letter

Here’s an example of what a complete email cover letter looks like: