Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 63 · 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 would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or who you are and the role? (a) the subject line (b) who you are and the role
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 like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) using the manager’s name
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) one word (c) a few short paragraphs (d) ten pages
8. 8.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
9. 9.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) other jobs you want (c) your holiday plans (d) why you fit the role
10. 10.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) no attachment (d) attaching your résumé
13. 13.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) a polite close (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
14. 14.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) only if it is long (c) yes, word for word (d) yes, without names
15. 15.✉️ 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”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) one real example (c) using the manager’s name (d) pleading for the job
17. 17.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
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no attachment (c) slang and emojis (d) keeping it short
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
21. 21.✉️ 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 closing (c) the opening
22. 22.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
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
24. 24.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no role mentioned (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
26. 26.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) attaching your résumé (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
27. 27.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) attaching your résumé (c) a long life story (d) using the manager’s name
30. 30.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or why you are a good fit? (a) the subject line (b) why you are a good fit
31. 31.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) a polite close (c) slang and emojis (d) keeping it short
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
33. 33.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) a polite close (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
34. 34.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
35. 35.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a long life story (d) one real example
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) attaching your résumé
37. 37.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or a polite closing line? (a) who you are and the role (b) a polite closing line
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) attaching your résumé (d) a long life story
39. 39.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit

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