Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 280 · 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 good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) naming the role (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) attaching your résumé (c) slang and emojis (d) no role mentioned
3. 3.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the sign-off and name? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the sign-off and name
5. 5.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
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) the opening (c) why you fit
7. 7.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) using the manager’s name
10. 10.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
11. 11.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) hi
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) other jobs you want (c) your holiday plans (d) why you fit the role
16. 16.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) a long life story (c) slang and emojis (d) a polite close
18. 18.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.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
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) a long life story (d) a polite close
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 closing (c) the opening
23. 23.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (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 closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) slang and emojis (d) one real example
30. 30.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) one word (c) as long as possible (d) a few short paragraphs
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
34. 34.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) naming the role
35. 35.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.✉️ 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
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) no role mentioned
40. 40.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line

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