Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 552 · 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 would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) naming the role
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) no attachment (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
4. 4.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
5. 5.✉️ 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
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.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
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) slang and emojis
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) no attachment (c) pleading for the job (d) a long life story
10. 10.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) a polite close
11. 11.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) no role mentioned (d) attaching your résumé
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
13. 13.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
14. 14.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) slang and emojis (c) one real example (d) pleading for the job
15. 15.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) other jobs you want (d) your holiday plans
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.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) False (b) True
20. 20.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the sign-off and name? (a) the subject line (b) the sign-off and name
21. 21.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) as long as possible (c) ten pages (d) one word
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
27. 27.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) attaching your résumé (c) keeping it short (d) pleading for the job
28. 28.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
32. 32.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
33. 33.✉️ 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
34. 34.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
35. 35.✉️ 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
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) attaching your résumé (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
40. 40.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) using the manager’s name (c) slang and emojis (d) a polite close

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