Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 138 · 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) copy-pasting to all (b) slang and emojis (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
2. 2.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) (no subject) (c) hi (d) please read!!!
3. 3.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
4. 4.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) a few short paragraphs
5. 5.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) copy-pasting to all (d) keeping it short
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) keeping it short (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
7. 7.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
9. 9.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
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
12. 12.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
13. 13.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
14. 14.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
16. 16.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or who you are and the role? (a) why you are a good fit (b) who you are and the role
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) a polite close (c) using the manager’s name (d) pleading for the job
18. 18.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your family history (d) your holiday plans
19. 19.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
20. 20.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the subject line? (a) who you are and the role (b) the subject line
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the sign-off and name? (a) a polite closing line (b) the sign-off and name
24. 24.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
27. 27.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) a long life story (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
30. 30.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) one real example (b) a long life story (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
31. 31.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) a polite close (d) slang and emojis
32. 32.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
34. 34.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
36. 36.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Yo, team” (d) “Hey buddy”
38. 38.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
39. 39.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) no role mentioned (d) attaching your résumé
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit

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