Administrative Cover Letter Examples & Templates

The top skills employers want to see in an administrative cover letter include:

• Organization
• Time management
• Dependability.
• Customer service.
• Flexibility
• Problem-solving 
• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Honesty
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Certification and training for administrative work vary, depending on the job title. Top certifications include: 

• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant
• Administrative Assistant Certification
• Certified Administrative Professional
• Fundamental Payroll Certification
• Associate Professional in Human Resources

To prepare for an administrative professional job interview:

1. Review the job description and match your qualifications to the job.  
2. Prepare three anecdotes or stories from previous jobs, or if you are interviewing for your first job, from school, volunteer work, or community activities that relate to the position and illustrate how you have applied a key job-relevant skill to make a positive impact.
3. Research the organization and note important news, like a company merger or expansion, company values and culture. 

Review common interview questions, such as “What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?” and prepare answers for possible behavioral interview questions.