Hello,

I have been sending cover letters off this week. Would you give me advice on the opening sentences I have been using to emphasize my desire to return to admin/office support after working in a fast-food restaurant? I don't know if you remember but there was an admin aspect to my job at the restaurant, so it wasn't all dining room experience.

1) 'I am very interested in your Receptionist/Office Assistant position listed on [name of website] website and have attached my resume for your review. I have had extensive experience in office support, including in my recent position in customer service, and I would like to continue utilizing my background in both of these areas but solely in an office environment.

I am a detailed professional with solid skills in the areas of...'

2) 'I am very interested in the Administrative Assistant position listed on the [name of website] website and have attached my resume for your review. With nine years of administrative assistant experience, including in the oil and gas industry, I offer a solid background that I know would benefit your [name of group] group.

I am a detailed professional with solid skills...'

Do you think they address my desire to return to working in an office environment having come from working in customer service in a restaurant? I didn't think I should mention the restaurant job but just allude to it. I also didn't know how or if I should say why I left that job, i.e., that the physical work involved in the restaurant became too much. I did try to say, however, that I want to use my customer service and/or office support experience in my recent job for their positions.

Can you let me know your thoughts?

Thank you for your help.

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