Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 102 · 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.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) using the manager’s name (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) naming the role (d) pleading for the job
5. 5.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
9. 9.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
10. 10.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
11. 11.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
12. 12.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) keeping it short (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
14. 14.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the sign-off and name? (a) who you are and the role (b) the sign-off and name
16. 16.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) no role mentioned
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Yo, team” (d) “Dear Friend”
21. 21.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) a long life story (d) copy-pasting to all
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) attaching your résumé (c) pleading for the job (d) copy-pasting to all
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
24. 24.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
26. 26.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) a long life story (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) copy-pasting to all (d) one real example
31. 31.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the greeting? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the greeting
32. 32.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) as long as possible
33. 33.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
34. 34.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
35. 35.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or a polite closing line? (a) the sign-off and name (b) a polite closing line
36. 36.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) your family history (c) your holiday plans (d) why you fit the role
37. 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) using the manager’s name (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) attaching your résumé (c) slang and emojis (d) copy-pasting to all
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
40. 40.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False

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