The application email (cover letter) — Interview skills for students
A cover letter or application email introduces your résumé. Give it a clear subject (“Internship – Ananya Rao”), greet the manager by name, then write three short paragraphs: who you are and the role you are applying for; why you fit, with one real example; and a polite closing line about the next step. Sign off with your name, attach your résumé and tailor each email to the place.
Who, why you fit, close — “three short paragraphs, tailored to each place”
Order: subject line → greeting → who you are and the role → why you are a good fit → a polite closing line → sign-off and name.
Opening: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” Why you fit: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” Closing: “Thank you for considering my application.”
Keep it short and tailored; mention and attach your résumé; no slang or emojis; never copy-paste one letter to everyone.
Use it for: Internship, part-time job, volunteer and scholarship applications sent by email.
Worked example: ✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” → why you fit
The line gives a real example of a skill that matches a library role.
So it shows why you fit the role.
Check: Try it: write a three-paragraph application email (do not send it) for a summer helper role at a local library ✓
Work it out in your head or on paper, then tap your answer — or type it and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.
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🖨️ Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email
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