Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 219 · 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.✉️ 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) no attachment (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
3. 3.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the sign-off and name? (a) who you are and the role (b) the sign-off and name
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) “Yo, team” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Hey buddy”
9. 9.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
10. 10.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or why you are a good fit? (a) the subject line (b) why you are a good fit
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) one real example (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
14. 14.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) slang and emojis (c) using the manager’s name (d) keeping it short
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) slang and emojis
17. 17.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
18. 18.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
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 opening (c) the closing
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) no role mentioned (d) copy-pasting to all
22. 22.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) hi (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
23. 23.✉️ 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
24. 24.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
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? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) copy-pasting to all
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
31. 31.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all
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.✉️ 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
34. 34.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) attaching your résumé
35. 35.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
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.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) one real example (c) a long life story (d) no role mentioned
40. 40.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening

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