Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 230 · 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: the greeting or who you are and the role? (a) the greeting (b) who you are and the role
2. 2.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
3. 3.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.✉️ 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 closing (c) the opening
5. 5.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) your family history (c) your holiday plans (d) other jobs you want
6. 6.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
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) keeping it short (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) slang and emojis
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) attaching your résumé (c) no role mentioned (d) naming the role
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) a polite close
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
16. 16.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
17. 17.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or why you are a good fit? (a) who you are and the role (b) why you are a good fit
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
21. 21.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) please read!!! (c) hi (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
22. 22.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) yes, word for word (c) only if it is long (d) no, tailor each one
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Yo, team” (d) “Hey buddy”
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
31. 31.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
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) no attachment (c) a long life story (d) attaching your résumé
34. 34.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
35. 35.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) copy-pasting to all
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) keeping it short (d) pleading for the job
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) naming the role (b) copy-pasting to all (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
40. 40.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit

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