Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 429 · 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) no role mentioned (b) using the manager’s name (c) no attachment (d) pleading for the job
2. 2.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
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or why you are a good fit? (a) the subject line (b) why you are a good fit
5. 5.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) one real example (c) naming the role (d) copy-pasting to all
6. 6.✉️ 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 closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
7. 7.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) “Hey buddy” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Yo, team”
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.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) your holiday plans (c) why you fit the role (d) your family history
10. 10.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) using the manager’s name (c) copy-pasting to all (d) slang and emojis
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
14. 14.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
15. 15.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) no attachment
16. 16.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
17. 17.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a polite close (c) a long life story (d) no attachment
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) keeping it short (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
23. 23.✉️ 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 opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
24. 24.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
25. 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
28. 28.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) one word (c) as long as possible (d) ten pages
29. 29.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
30. 30.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) pleading for the job
31. 31.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
33. 33.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) naming the role (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) pleading for the job
34. 34.✉️ 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
36. 36.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no attachment (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all
39. 39.✉️ 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
40. 40.✉️ 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

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