An executive assistant cover letter is similar to an administrative assistant cover letter, but executive assistant skills are usually more specialized. For either role, focus your cover letter on the skills from the job posting that you’ve demonstrated.
Executive assistants support high-level executives, and the cover letter needs to show experience with the type of support that the executive needs (e.g., writing reports, organizing shareholder meetings, managing CRM databases, or editing presentations).
An administrative assistant usually supports a team or a whole office in a more general way. An administrative assistant cover letter usually needs to show your success with basic office technology—such as Outlook, Word, or Excel.
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The skills you should highlight in an elementary teacher cover letter should be the required skills on the job posting that are also your greatest teaching strengths. Some examples include the following:
- Lesson planning
- Reading instruction
- Reading diagnostics
- Gamification
- Scaffolding
- Hands-on learning
- Presentation skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Small-group instruction
- Classroom management
- Instructional technology
- Social-emotional learning
- IEP accommodations
- Age appropriate assessment strategies
- Parent communication
Always review the job posting for details about which elementary teaching skills the school or district specifically requires, and focus your elementary teacher cover letter on those.
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A substitute teacher cover letter is necessary when the job posting specifically asks for a cover letter or when the application portal has space/instructions to upload one. If a cover letter is optional or if you’re unsure, writing one is the safest option.
Some school districts don’t need substitute teacher cover letters because they require substitute teacher applicants to write answers to specific questions (e.g., “Describe your previous experiences working with children”).
However, teacher cover letters for full-time positions are almost always necessary because districts and principals need to see evidence of your written communication and teaching skills.
If you do write a cover letter for substitute teaching, include evidence of relevant skills—such as patience, verbal and written communication, classroom management, and organization.
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A cover letter for an internship should be a single page with 3–4 paragraphs or about 400 words, just like the ideal cover letter length for other professional opportunities.
An internship cover letter should include the following:
- An introduction with the internship you’re applying for and a claim about why you’re a great fit.
- 1-2 body paragraphs that each focus on a specific reason why you’re qualified with evidence of course projects, extracurriculars, or past jobs/internships
- A conclusion that shows enthusiasm and motivates the reader to contact you for an interview
Have you tried the QuillBot Paraphraser? It can suggest shorter or longer phrasing for parts of your cover letter when you need to expand or condense your ideas to fit on one page.
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A cover letter for an internship with no experience includes reasons why you’re a great fit with evidence of course projects, academic achievements, or extracurricular activities rather than past jobs.
In each body paragraph of your cover letter, focus on a separate qualification that you’ve successfully demonstrated through school-based activities. Strive for 2–3 school-based examples in each body paragraph.
When you write a cover letter for an internship, proofreading is also important. QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker instantly fixes typos so that you make the best possible impression.
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Using the same cover letter for multiple job applications may seem like a time-saver, but it can ultimately hurt your chances of standing out. Each job posting is unique and its own requirements, and tailoring your cover letter to highlight how your skills align with the specific role shows employers that you’ve put in the effort.
A personalized cover letter can better demonstrate your enthusiasm and understanding of the company’s needs, increasing your chances of landing an interview. QuillBot’s Paraphraser can help you refine your wording and customize your cover letter, resume, and letter of interest to fit each job application.
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When deciding how many jobs to include on your resume, focus on relevance and recency. Typically, listing your last 3–5 jobs or the past 10–15 years of experience is a good guideline. Prioritize positions that showcase skills and achievements related to the job you’re applying for.
Including too many jobs can make your resume cluttered, while too few may leave gaps or not adequately reflect your experience. Tailoring your work history to highlight the most impactful and pertinent roles helps employers quickly see why you’re a strong candidate. QuillBot’s Paraphraser can help you refine your job descriptions for clarity and impact. You can use this tool for all your job application materials (e.g. cover letter, letter of interest).
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Some synonyms and near synonyms of “managed” include:
- Led
- Directed
- Oversaw
- Coordinated
- Supervised
- Organized
- Administered
- Executed
Incorporating strong action verbs like “organized” or “directed” can help highlight your contributions and make your resume, cover letter, and letter of interest more dynamic and impactful. You can find more synonyms for verbs like “managed” with the QuillBot Paraphraser.
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A resume may not always be required for your first job, but having one can give you an advantage. Including a resume allows you to describe your skills, education, and any volunteer work or extracurricular activities that highlight your qualifications.
Even without formal work experience, your resume can reflect your professionalism and readiness to take on responsibilities. QuillBot’s Paraphraser can help you polish your resume, cover letter, or letter of interest and make a positive impression on potential employers.
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You can use generative AI to draft a resume summary, but you should always rewrite AI-generated text to reflect your own writing voice and to ensure that your resume summary accurately describes your experience.
Some employers use AI detectors, and you don’t want a resume summary that’s too similar to other applicants. The purpose of a resume is to show your unique value.
When you do use AI for help with a resume summary, write the AI prompt with the job description and the rest of your resume {in curly brackets}.
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you revise a resume summary and improve word choices from AI outputs.
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