Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 706 · 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.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or why you are a good fit? (a) the greeting (b) why you are a good fit
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) using the manager’s name
5. 5.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) copy-pasting to all (d) a polite close
6. 6.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
13. 13.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) a few short paragraphs (c) ten pages (d) one word
14. 14.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
15. 15.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) please read!!! (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) hi
16. 16.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
17. 17.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
18. 18.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no role mentioned (d) no attachment
20. 20.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) using the manager’s name (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) one real example (c) pleading for the job (d) keeping it short
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
27. 27.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
29. 29.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) a long life story
31. 31.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, word for word (b) yes, without names (c) no, tailor each one (d) only if it is long
33. 33.✉️ 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 opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
34. 34.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) attaching your résumé (c) naming the role (d) using the manager’s name
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
37. 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) a long life story (c) attaching your résumé (d) using the manager’s name
38. 38.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
40. 40.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

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