Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 261 · 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.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) pleading for the job (c) slang and emojis (d) no role mentioned
3. 3.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
4. 4.✉️ 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
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.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) using the manager’s name
7. 7.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a long life story (b) naming the role (c) a polite close (d) keeping it short
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) no, tailor each one (c) yes, word for word (d) only if it is long
10. 10.✉️ 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
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.✉️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
16. 16.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) hi (c) please read!!! (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
17. 17.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) attaching your résumé (d) pleading for the job
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) attaching your résumé (c) no role mentioned (d) naming the role
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
22. 22.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
23. 23.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) a polite close
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) slang and emojis (c) pleading for the job (d) a long life story
25. 25.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) a polite close (c) using the manager’s name (d) pleading for the job
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Hey buddy”
32. 32.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the greeting? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the greeting
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
34. 34.✉️ 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
35. 35.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
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) slang and emojis
38. 38.✉️ 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
39. 39.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit

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