Sample Cover Letter For Administrative Assistant Job

When applying for an administrative assistant job vacancy in Kenya, you have to come up with a cover letter that is going to convince the employer to go through the whole of your job application.

Your cover letter should contain a brief introduction, written in three to four sentences, about your work experiences, education, and accomplishments. It should also tell the employer why you think you are the best fit for the job.

To help you come up with the best cover letter as you apply for that job opening, here is a sample.

Sample Cover Letter for Administrative Assistant Job

MICHELLE WANJIKU,
P.O. Box 000-000,
Nairobi.
20th April 2019.

Human Resource Manager,
Name of Company,
P.O. Box xxx,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Dear Ms. Mutheu,

REF: APPLICATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION
As a highly organized and efficient professional with a variety of administrative leadership experience and exceptional interpersonal abilities, I am prepared to significantly contribute to your company’s goals and objectives. Thus I would wish to apply for the job referenced above.
My background includes overseeing administrative operations and staff members while driving office efficiency and maximizing productivity. From organizing schedules and providing outstanding customer service, I excel at prioritizing tasks, collaborating with peers and management teams, and encouraging effective communication and organizational procedures to realize seamless organizational functioning.

Highlights of my experience include:

  • Overseeing office activities including scheduling, budgeting/forecasting, record maintenance, and purchasing while implementing new procedures to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to providing outstanding administrative management within fast-paced environments while streamlining operations and achieving company success.
  • Providing full-scale administrative and logistical to Senior Personnel
  • Excelling at balancing multiple tasks while providing top-level organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

My skills in general administration and organization, along with my superior team leadership and staff management abilities, position me to excel in this role. I would appreciate the chance to offer more insight into my qualifications. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Michelle Wanjiku,

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