Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 265 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) keeping it short (c) using the manager’s name (d) no attachment
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
3. 3.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) attaching your résumé (d) no role mentioned
5. 5.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
6. 6.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
7. 7.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the subject line? (a) who you are and the role (b) the subject line
8. 8.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) one real example (c) keeping it short (d) copy-pasting to all
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) other jobs you want (c) why you fit the role (d) your holiday plans
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
16. 16.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) a few short paragraphs
20. 20.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
23. 23.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or who you are and the role? (a) the sign-off and name (b) who you are and the role
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) slang and emojis (c) a long life story (d) a polite close
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) naming the role (c) a polite close (d) pleading for the job
27. 27.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) slang and emojis (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
28. 28.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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
30. 30.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
33. 33.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) yes, without names (c) yes, word for word (d) only if it is long
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) slang and emojis
39. 39.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) please read!!! (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) hi
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit

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