Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 51 · 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.✉️ 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
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) keeping it short
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
7. 7.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) naming the role (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no attachment (d) a long life story
8. 8.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Yo, team”
10. 10.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) yes, word for word (c) yes, without names (d) only if it is long
13. 13.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no attachment (d) a long life story
15. 15.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
16. 16.✉️ 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 closing (c) the opening
17. 17.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
18. 18.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) keeping it short (c) one real example (d) a long life story
19. 19.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
20. 20.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
23. 23.✉️ 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
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
27. 27.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) (no subject) (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) please read!!!
28. 28.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) a polite close (c) naming the role (d) no attachment
29. 29.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.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
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
33. 33.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) your family history (c) your holiday plans (d) other jobs you want
35. 35.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
36. 36.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) slang and emojis (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all

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