Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 495 · 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.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) using the manager’s name
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) naming the role (c) slang and emojis (d) a long life story
5. 5.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
6. 6.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) one real example (d) no role mentioned
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) slang and emojis (c) a long life story (d) attaching your résumé
11. 11.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) no, tailor each one (c) only if it is long (d) yes, word for word
12. 12.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your holiday plans (d) your family history
13. 13.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) one real example (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
14. 14.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
15. 15.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) one real example (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no attachment (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
18. 18.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
21. 21.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
23. 23.✉️ 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
24. 24.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) (no subject) (d) hi
25. 25.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) slang and emojis (c) a long life story (d) one real example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) attaching your résumé
32. 32.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) one real example (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
38. 38.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
39. 39.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the sign-off and name? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the sign-off and name

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