Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 40 · 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 am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
2. 2.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no attachment
4. 4.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a long life story (c) pleading for the job (d) a polite close
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✉️ 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 closing (c) the opening
10. 10.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
13. 13.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
14. 14.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) hi (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) (no subject)
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) naming the role (c) keeping it short (d) a long life story
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) copy-pasting to all (c) keeping it short (d) slang and emojis
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
25. 25.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the greeting? (a) the subject line (b) the greeting
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) using the manager’s name (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
28. 28.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) pleading for the job
30. 30.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) naming the role (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a long life story (d) no attachment
32. 32.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a polite close (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) pleading for the job
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) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) one real example (c) using the manager’s name (d) no role mentioned
35. 35.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
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.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the sign-off and name? (a) who you are and the role (b) the sign-off and name
38. 38.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
39. 39.✉️ 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
40. 40.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) one real example (c) copy-pasting to all (d) a long life story

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