Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 391 · 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) keeping it short (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) naming the role
2. 2.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
4. 4.✉️ 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
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.✉️ 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) pleading for the job
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no attachment (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) pleading for the job
12. 12.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) using the manager’s name (c) keeping it short (d) pleading for the job
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) a long life story (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
14. 14.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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) using the manager’s name
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) yes, word for word (c) only if it is long (d) no, tailor each one
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) attaching your résumé
22. 22.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) no role mentioned
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
24. 24.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) one real example
25. 25.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good 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.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) slang and emojis (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
34. 34.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
35. 35.✉️ 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
36. 36.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) no attachment (c) copy-pasting to all (d) a polite close
38. 38.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) other jobs you want (d) your holiday plans
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
40. 40.✉️ 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”

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