Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

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

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