Some employers will quickly scan your letter and if it hooks them--then they'll turn to your resume. 

Others won't even look at your cover letter first. Instead they automatically turn to your resume. If it hooks them--then they'll go back and read your cover letter. 

Therefore, your cover letter and your resume, must stand alone, and highlight the top reasons an employer would want to interview you.

For more ideas on how to create a powerful administrative assistant cover letter you might want to review my 12 questions.  

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If you're having difficulty creating a resume and cover letter - you might consider hiring me to write your resume.  The fee is $150 or $250.