Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 1 · 40 questions

Tip (Who, why you fit, close): 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.

1. 1.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or the greeting? (a) the sign-off and name (b) the greeting
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or a polite closing line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) a polite closing line
3. 3.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) a long life story (c) keeping it short (d) one real example
5. 5.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
7. 7.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) copy-pasting to all
8. 8.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or why you are a good fit? (a) the greeting (b) why you are a good fit
9. 9.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) your holiday plans (c) your family history (d) other jobs you want
10. 10.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
11. 11.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) copy-pasting to all (c) using the manager’s name (d) slang and emojis
13. 13.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) please read!!! (c) (no subject) (d) hi
14. 14.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) copy-pasting to all (c) using the manager’s name (d) keeping it short
15. 15.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) one real example (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
16. 16.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Yo, team” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Dear Friend”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) no attachment (c) no role mentioned (d) a polite close
18. 18.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the sign-off and name? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the sign-off and name
19. 19.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
20. 20.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
23. 23.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
25. 25.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or why you are a good fit? (a) who you are and the role (b) why you are a good fit
26. 26.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
30. 30.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
31. 31.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
32. 32.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) attaching your résumé (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
33. 33.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
34. 34.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) naming the role (b) slang and emojis (c) no role mentioned (d) pleading for the job
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) keeping it short (c) no attachment (d) naming the role
36. 36.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
37. 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a long life story (b) a polite close (c) one real example (d) naming the role
38. 38.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or why you are a good fit? (a) the sign-off and name (b) why you are a good fit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) keeping it short
40. 40.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the sign-off and name? (a) the subject line (b) the sign-off and name

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