Office Manager Cover Letter Sample

Applicants for office manager positions will all have similar-looking cover letters, so it can be difficult to make yours stand out. However, there are some simple things you can do to make it shine and leave a lasting impression on the hiring manager.

1. Use an appropriate font

Professionalism is essential when it comes to management positions, and one way you can express your professionalism is by using an appropriate font. You’d be surprised how often we see cover letters that were formatted in Comic Sans (yes, really!) or other similarly inappropriate typefaces.

An appropriate font is one that is common and legible. You don’t want the hiring manager to have any trouble with it. Remember, the application process is all about first impressions, and an ugly font will leave a bad one.

There are quite a few fitting fonts for a cover letter, but when in doubt you can always depend on Arial, Georgia, & Times New Roman. These are tried and true, and further impress the idea that you are professional. Also, when it comes to size, stick with 12 point. Your document needs to be readable, but you don’t want it to seem like a child typed it up.

2. Highlight soft skills relevant to office managers

Your cover letter is an opportunity to sell yourself as the best fit for the position. It’s also a place where you can complement the hard skills in your resume with some relevant soft skills.

Soft skills are interpersonal traits – those that determine whether you will be an appealing person to work with. They show how you will engage and interact with your boss and coworkers.

While your resume should emphasize attributes that show you are qualified for the position, your cover letter should highlight the soft skills that will make you a good fit for the company. They should paint a picture of someone who the hiring manager would like to be around and work with.

In our sample, Ellie does this effectively:

She touches on the ability to handle pressure twice, which is a critical soft skill for office managers. Ellie also mentions how she loves challenges and has a desire to learn new things. She comes off as someone who will be able thrive in the position, regardless of the challenges that may arise.

Try to include at least two soft skills in your cover letter. Doing so will leave a positive impression on the hiring manager and make it more likely that you’ll be called for an interview. For help coming up with some that are relevant to office manager positions, have a look at the table below:

Attention to detail	Attentive	Critical thinking	Can handle pressure
Good communication	Honesty	Integrity	Organization
Punctuality	Reliability	Social skills	Teamwork

3. Research your target company

Office managers are expected to have a deep understanding of the needs and processes of the companies they work for. Although you’re not working there yet, you can impress the hiring manager by expressing an understanding of the target company. You can do this by devoting a little time to research. For example, if the target company has offices around the world that you will be expected to interact with, you may wish to highlight your experience in managing a remote workforce.

Let’s take a look at how Ellie achieved this in the sample:

First, she describes the company as unique to the industry, which indicates that she understands the kind of business it does. She also knows that its products, services, or strategies are different from the norm.

Then, she mentions how the company was featured in Business Insider. This gives the impression that she has done some research into the company and stays up to date with business news.

Use the resources available to you – namely the internet – to find some information you can use to make a connection with the hiring manager and the company. Recent awards, magazine features, press releases, and new product releases are all good places to start.

People are people, and hiring managers understand that most just want a decent paying job – no matter where. However, going the extra mile will set your cover letter apart and put you in the best possible position for getting an interview.

That’s it! Follow these tips and use the sample above as your guide. You will have an application you can have confidence in in no time. If you still don’t know where to start, jump right into our quick and easy cover letter builder and get your application in today.