Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 411 · 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 would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) slang and emojis (c) a long life story (d) attaching your résumé
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) slang and emojis
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) using the manager’s name (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
13. 13.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Hey buddy”
14. 14.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, word for word (b) only if it is long (c) no, tailor each one (d) yes, without names
16. 16.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) hi (c) (no subject) (d) please read!!!
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) no attachment
18. 18.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
19. 19.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or who you are and the role? (a) why you are a good fit (b) who you are and the role
20. 20.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
21. 21.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) a polite close (c) attaching your résumé (d) slang and emojis
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) attaching your résumé (c) no role mentioned (d) copy-pasting to all
25. 25.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) one real example (d) using the manager’s name
27. 27.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) slang and emojis (c) naming the role (d) a polite close
31. 31.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
32. 32.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✉️ 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
34. 34.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the greeting? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the greeting
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) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
38. 38.✉️ 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
39. 39.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) one word (c) a few short paragraphs (d) ten pages
40. 40.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) a polite close

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