Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 350 · 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) keeping it short (b) no role mentioned (c) slang and emojis (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
3. 3.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
4. 4.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
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) one word (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) ten pages
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) pleading for the job (c) a long life story (d) using the manager’s name
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
13. 13.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
14. 14.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all
15. 15.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
16. 16.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
17. 17.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Dear Friend”
18. 18.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
21. 21.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) no role mentioned
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
24. 24.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or who you are and the role? (a) the greeting (b) who you are and the role
25. 25.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the greeting? (a) a polite closing line (b) the greeting
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
28. 28.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) one real example (d) a polite close
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) one real example (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
33. 33.✉️ 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
34. 34.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
35. 35.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) keeping it short
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no attachment (c) naming the role (d) no role mentioned
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit

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