Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 351 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) one real example (c) no role mentioned (d) pleading for the job
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) keeping it short
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) slang and emojis (c) a polite close (d) using the manager’s name
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) your family history (c) other jobs you want (d) your holiday plans
6. 6.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
7. 7.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) no attachment (d) a long life story
8. 8.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
9. 9.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) one word (b) as long as possible (c) ten pages (d) a few short paragraphs
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) only if it is long (b) yes, without names (c) no, tailor each one (d) yes, word for word
12. 12.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
13. 13.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a long life story (c) a polite close (d) keeping it short
15. 15.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.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
17. 17.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) keeping it short
18. 18.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
19. 19.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.✉️ 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
24. 24.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) naming the role (d) copy-pasting to all
26. 26.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) a long life story
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
29. 29.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
31. 31.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Yo, team”
32. 32.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or why you are a good fit? (a) the subject line (b) why you are a good fit
33. 33.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
34. 34.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
35. 35.✉️ 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
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) a polite close (c) copy-pasting to all (d) pleading for the job
40. 40.✉️ 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

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