Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 377 · 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.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) your family history (c) your holiday plans (d) other jobs you want
6. 6.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
10. 10.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
12. 12.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) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) slang and emojis (d) a polite close
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) attaching your résumé (c) copy-pasting to all (d) slang and emojis
15. 15.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) no, tailor each one (c) yes, word for word (d) only if it is long
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) copy-pasting to all
18. 18.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) keeping it short (d) a polite close
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) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a long life story (b) one real example (c) naming the role (d) a polite close
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) as long as possible
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
28. 28.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) naming the role
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.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or why you are a good fit? (a) the greeting (b) why you are a good fit
34. 34.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Yo, team” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) “Hey buddy”
35. 35.✉️ 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 opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
38. 38.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the sign-off and name? (a) the greeting (b) the sign-off and name
39. 39.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or a polite closing line? (a) the subject line (b) a polite closing line
40. 40.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) slang and emojis

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