Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 152 · 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 taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
3. 3.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) slang and emojis (c) no attachment (d) naming the role
5. 5.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ 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 closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
12. 12.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
13. 13.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) one word (c) a few short paragraphs (d) as long as possible
17. 17.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) only if it is long (b) no, tailor each one (c) yes, word for word (d) yes, without names
18. 18.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) one real example
19. 19.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) copy-pasting to all (c) naming the role (d) a long life story
20. 20.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
21. 21.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the greeting? (a) a polite closing line (b) the greeting
22. 22.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the subject line? (a) a polite closing line (b) the subject line
23. 23.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or a polite closing line? (a) who you are and the role (b) a polite closing line
24. 24.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) a long life story
28. 28.✉️ 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) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
29. 29.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) (no subject) (d) please read!!!
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a polite close (d) no attachment
33. 33.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or who you are and the role? (a) the sign-off and name (b) who you are and the role
34. 34.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
38. 38.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no attachment (b) one real example (c) using the manager’s name (d) attaching your résumé
39. 39.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) a polite close
40. 40.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) attaching your résumé (d) no role mentioned

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