Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 186 · 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) pleading for the job (b) attaching your résumé (c) no role mentioned (d) no attachment
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or who you are and the role? (a) the subject line (b) who you are and the role
3. 3.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
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) a few short paragraphs (c) one word (d) ten pages
6. 6.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) only if it is long (c) no, tailor each one (d) yes, word for word
7. 7.✉️ 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
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.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) pleading for the job
10. 10.✉️ 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) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
11. 11.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
12. 12.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) other jobs you want (c) why you fit the role (d) your family history
13. 13.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) attaching your résumé (d) no role mentioned
15. 15.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no attachment (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) a polite close
16. 16.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) slang and emojis (d) a polite close
17. 17.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
19. 19.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
20. 20.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
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 closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
22. 22.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
23. 23.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) (no subject) (c) please read!!! (d) hi
27. 27.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or why you are a good fit? (a) the greeting (b) why you are a good fit
29. 29.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the closing
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) keeping it short (c) naming the role (d) a long life story
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) keeping it short (d) copy-pasting to all
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) using the manager’s name (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
34. 34.✉️ 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
35. 35.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) keeping it short
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) a long life story (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
39. 39.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) a polite close (c) keeping it short (d) no role mentioned
40. 40.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True

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