Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 547 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) pleading for the job (c) one real example (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) one real example (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
4. 4.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) other jobs you want (c) why you fit the role (d) your family history
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) one real example (c) pleading for the job (d) naming the role
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) a polite close (d) no role mentioned
7. 7.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
8. 8.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
9. 9.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) slang and emojis (c) no attachment (d) one real example
10. 10.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) using the manager’s name (d) pleading for the job
11. 11.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) a long life story (c) naming the role (d) copy-pasting to all
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
15. 15.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) attaching your résumé (c) naming the role (d) using the manager’s name
18. 18.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) attaching your résumé
19. 19.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
20. 20.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) “Hey buddy” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Yo, team”
21. 21.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no attachment (c) using the manager’s name (d) a long life story
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
24. 24.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or why you are a good fit? (a) who you are and the role (b) why you are a good fit
27. 27.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) only if it is long (b) yes, without names (c) no, tailor each one (d) yes, word for word
28. 28.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
35. 35.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
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) using the manager’s name (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
38. 38.✉️ 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a polite close (c) a long life story (d) no role mentioned
40. 40.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False

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