Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 304 · 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) naming the role (b) pleading for the job (c) a long life story (d) no role mentioned
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or the subject line? (a) the sign-off and name (b) the subject line
4. 4.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) why you fit the role (c) your family history (d) other jobs you want
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) attaching your résumé (c) slang and emojis (d) a long life story
9. 9.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
10. 10.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
11. 11.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
12. 12.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
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 opening (c) the closing
14. 14.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) keeping it short (c) a long life story (d) naming the role
16. 16.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or who you are and the role? (a) the subject line (b) who you are and the role
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) a long life story
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
25. 25.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
27. 27.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) using the manager’s name (c) no role mentioned (d) copy-pasting to all
32. 32.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Hey buddy” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) “Yo, team”
33. 33.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the subject line? (a) a polite closing line (b) the subject line
34. 34.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or the greeting? (a) the sign-off and name (b) the greeting
36. 36.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) attaching your résumé (c) copy-pasting to all (d) keeping it short
38. 38.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
39. 39.✉️ 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
40. 40.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False

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