Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 123 · 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.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) a long life story (c) keeping it short (d) pleading for the job
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) copy-pasting to all
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) one real example (d) keeping it short
5. 5.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
6. 6.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or a polite closing line? (a) the subject line (b) a polite closing line
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
9. 9.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
10. 10.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Yo, team” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
11. 11.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) attaching your résumé
13. 13.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or who you are and the role? (a) a polite closing line (b) who you are and the role
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) keeping it short (c) one real example (d) a long life story
15. 15.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no attachment (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
16. 16.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or a polite closing line? (a) the greeting (b) a polite closing line
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
21. 21.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
22. 22.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
23. 23.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) no attachment
28. 28.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
30. 30.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) one real example (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
32. 32.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) copy-pasting to all
34. 34.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
35. 35.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) hi (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) please read!!!
37. 37.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your holiday plans (d) your family history
39. 39.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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) using the manager’s name

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