Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 432 · 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 am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) using the manager’s name (c) no role mentioned (d) copy-pasting to all
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
6. 6.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) slang and emojis
8. 8.✉️ 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 closing (c) the opening
9. 9.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
13. 13.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
16. 16.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the greeting? (a) the subject line (b) the greeting
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) pleading for the job
20. 20.✉️ 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”
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) no role mentioned (c) slang and emojis (d) no attachment
23. 23.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your family history (d) your holiday plans
24. 24.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
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 opening (c) the closing
26. 26.✉️ 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 opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
27. 27.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
29. 29.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no attachment (c) keeping it short (d) a polite close
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
31. 31.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
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) keeping it short (d) attaching your résumé
35. 35.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) please read!!! (c) (no subject) (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
36. 36.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
39. 39.✉️ 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
40. 40.✉️ 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

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