Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 518 · 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 greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) a polite close (c) copy-pasting to all (d) attaching your résumé
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a long life story (c) no role mentioned (d) one real example
4. 4.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) yes, without names (c) yes, word for word (d) only if it is long
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a polite close (c) keeping it short (d) one real example
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or the subject line? (a) the sign-off and name (b) the subject line
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no attachment (c) naming the role (d) pleading for the job
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) using the manager’s name (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Dear Friend”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) naming the role
19. 19.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) ten pages (c) as long as possible (d) one word
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) attaching your résumé
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
26. 26.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) a long life story (c) keeping it short (d) a polite close
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) please read!!! (c) (no subject) (d) hi
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
31. 31.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no attachment (b) using the manager’s name (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
34. 34.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
35. 35.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) naming the role
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) no attachment (c) attaching your résumé (d) a long life story
38. 38.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
39. 39.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
40. 40.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

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