As an assistant manager, you can sometimes feel like you're all things to all people, often firefighting where you're needed the most. You might find yourself on the frontlines when the store is busy and understaffed, or other times you'll be enforcing policies and hiring new staff.

That being said, it can be difficult to position yourself and your skills in a cover letter, which is why we've pulled together some must-haves to get you into the interview stage of any assistant manager job.