Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 551 · 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 hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
3. 3.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) (no subject) (c) hi (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
4. 4.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
5. 5.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) your holiday plans (c) other jobs you want (d) your family history
6. 6.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the subject line? (a) who you are and the role (b) the subject line
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) as long as possible (c) one word (d) ten pages
11. 11.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
12. 12.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.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
14. 14.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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) pleading for the job (c) attaching your résumé (d) naming the role
16. 16.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) using the manager’s name (c) keeping it short (d) a long life story
18. 18.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a long life story (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
19. 19.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or who you are and the role? (a) the greeting (b) who you are and the role
20. 20.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
24. 24.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) naming the role (c) a polite close (d) attaching your résumé
25. 25.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or the greeting? (a) the sign-off and name (b) the greeting
26. 26.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or who you are and the role? (a) a polite closing line (b) who you are and the role
27. 27.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
29. 29.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or who you are and the role? (a) why you are a good fit (b) who you are and the role
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no attachment (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) yes, word for word (c) no, tailor each one (d) only if it is long
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
34. 34.✉️ 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
35. 35.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) one real example (b) slang and emojis (c) no attachment (d) a long life story
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
37. 37.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) slang and emojis (c) no role mentioned (d) using the manager’s name
38. 38.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Yo, team” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) one real example (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
40. 40.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) a polite close (c) pleading for the job (d) slang and emojis

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