A good executive assistant cover letter opens with a specific reason for applying, backs it with one or two concrete wins, and closes with a clear next step. Copy this and swap in your details.
I'm applying for the Executive Assistant to CEO role. After eight years supporting C-suite at public SaaS companies, I'm looking for the next step at a founder-led environment where the scope of the role can genuinely grow with the business.
In my current role I manage calendars, travel, and expenses for the CEO and CFO of a 900-person public company. I also prepare quarterly board materials — 8 meetings per year with zero errors — and run the annual leadership offsite (60 execs, 3 years, on-budget each time).
Your recent Series C and the CEO's public commitment to building a durable operating cadence are exactly what drew me to this role.
Discretion is assumed in this work — happy to provide references who can speak to it. I'd welcome a call at your convenience.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
Tips for this letter
Address a real person if you can find one — 'Dear Hiring Team' is fine as a fallback.
Keep it under 300 words. Recruiters skim.
Never restate the resume — pick one story and go deep.
End with a specific next step, not 'I look forward to hearing from you.'
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need a cover letter in 2026?
For applications with a real human review — yes. It's the #1 tie-breaker between similar candidates. For pure ATS pipelines, it matters less.
How long should the letter be?
3 short paragraphs, 250–300 words total. One page maximum. Anything longer gets skimmed.
Should I mention the company by name?
Always. A cover letter that could be sent to anyone gets ignored by everyone.