Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 292 · 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) no role mentioned (b) naming the role (c) keeping it short (d) attaching your résumé
2. 2.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
5. 5.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
6. 6.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) yes, word for word (c) no, tailor each one (d) only if it is long
7. 7.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) one word (d) a few short paragraphs
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) one real example (c) pleading for the job (d) no role mentioned
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
11. 11.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) your family history (c) other jobs you want (d) why you fit the role
12. 12.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.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
15. 15.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) (no subject) (c) hi (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
17. 17.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no attachment (b) using the manager’s name (c) keeping it short (d) a polite close
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
23. 23.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) a long life story (d) attaching your résumé
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
26. 26.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no attachment (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the sign-off and name? (a) who you are and the role (b) the sign-off and name
31. 31.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) pleading for the job
32. 32.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the greeting? (a) who you are and the role (b) the greeting
33. 33.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
34. 34.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a polite close (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) slang and emojis
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit

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