Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 163 · 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) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the greeting? (a) who you are and the role (b) the greeting
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) a polite close (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) a long life story
7. 7.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) keeping it short (c) a long life story (d) copy-pasting to all
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) using the manager’s name
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) attaching your résumé (d) slang and emojis
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the subject line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the subject line
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
16. 16.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) only if it is long (b) yes, without names (c) no, tailor each one (d) yes, word for word
19. 19.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
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) one word (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) ten pages
22. 22.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) a long life story (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) a long life story (c) no role mentioned (d) one real example
26. 26.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.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
29. 29.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
30. 30.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) your holiday plans (c) why you fit the role (d) other jobs you want
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
34. 34.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) keeping it short (d) slang and emojis
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) copy-pasting to all (c) one real example (d) naming the role
38. 38.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
39. 39.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) no role mentioned

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