Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 401 · 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.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
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the closing
4. 4.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) one word (d) a few short paragraphs
5. 5.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) using the manager’s name (d) no attachment
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
8. 8.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
9. 9.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
10. 10.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
11. 11.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) other jobs you want (c) your family history (d) why you fit the role
12. 12.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) slang and emojis
13. 13.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
14. 14.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) keeping it short (c) pleading for the job (d) slang and emojis
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) slang and emojis (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
18. 18.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the subject line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the subject line
19. 19.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
20. 20.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) only if it is long (c) yes, without names (d) yes, word for word
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) one real example (d) a long life story
24. 24.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
26. 26.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
27. 27.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) slang and emojis
29. 29.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
30. 30.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
32. 32.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
35. 35.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) attaching your résumé (c) one real example (d) pleading for the job
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
38. 38.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) please read!!! (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) (no subject)
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
40. 40.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) True (b) False

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