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Virtual Assistant cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Virtual Assistant
I am writing to apply for the virtual assistant role at [Company Name]. With a background in remote administration and bookkeeping, I keep calendars, inboxes and client records running smoothly without needing to be in the same office.
In my current work with small business clients, I took over a messy scheduling system that was causing double bookings and missed follow-ups. I moved everything into Calendly and Google Calendar, set clear time zone rules, and built a shared task list in Asana. Within a month, the client stopped losing track of appointments and could see exactly what was outstanding each week.
I want to work for [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am keen to bring my remote admin skills to your team and support your clients with the same care.
Thank you for considering my application. My resume is attached, and I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help your business stay organised.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.