Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 273 · 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 poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) no attachment (c) keeping it short (d) attaching your résumé
2. 2.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) pleading for the job (c) no role mentioned (d) using the manager’s name
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) using the manager’s name (d) pleading for the job
6. 6.✉️ 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) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
9. 9.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
11. 11.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
16. 16.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or why you are a good fit? (a) a polite closing line (b) why you are a good fit
18. 18.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
20. 20.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a polite close (d) using the manager’s name
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) one real example (c) slang and emojis (d) a long life story
24. 24.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
25. 25.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) hi (d) please read!!!
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
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.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
33. 33.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
34. 34.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) a long life story (c) naming the role (d) attaching your résumé
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
36. 36.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✉️ 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 closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
38. 38.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
40. 40.✉️ 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

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