Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 450 · 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 of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) a long life story (d) naming the role
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or why you are a good fit? (a) the sign-off and name (b) why you are a good fit
3. 3.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
5. 5.✉️ 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 closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
6. 6.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) why you fit the role (c) your family history (d) your holiday plans
7. 7.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
9. 9.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.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
12. 12.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or a polite closing line? (a) the subject line (b) a polite closing line
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) no role mentioned (c) slang and emojis (d) a long life story
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
16. 16.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) one real example (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) a polite close
18. 18.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
19. 19.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) a polite close (c) copy-pasting to all (d) attaching your résumé
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
22. 22.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) naming the role (c) no attachment (d) copy-pasting to all
23. 23.✉️ 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
24. 24.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) please read!!! (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) hi
25. 25.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Yo, team” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) “Hey buddy”
26. 26.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
27. 27.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) ten pages (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no attachment (c) a long life story (d) pleading for the job
32. 32.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
34. 34.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the sign-off and name? (a) the greeting (b) the sign-off and name
35. 35.✉️ 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
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) slang and emojis (d) one real example
37. 37.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
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) why you fit (c) the closing
39. 39.✉️ 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 closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) slang and emojis (c) one real example (d) a polite close

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