Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 599 · 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.✉️ 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
2. 2.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Yo, team”
3. 3.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
8. 8.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
10. 10.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
11. 11.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
12. 12.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) keeping it short (c) pleading for the job (d) copy-pasting to all
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
16. 16.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) one real example (b) slang and emojis (c) a long life story (d) copy-pasting to all
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) one real example
21. 21.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or a polite closing line? (a) the greeting (b) a polite closing line
22. 22.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
23. 23.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) no, tailor each one (c) only if it is long (d) yes, word for word
24. 24.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your holiday plans (d) your family history
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) using the manager’s name
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
29. 29.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) slang and emojis (d) attaching your résumé
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) a polite close
31. 31.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
32. 32.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
33. 33.✉️ 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
34. 34.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
35. 35.✉️ 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
36. 36.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.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
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) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True

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