Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 720 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) slang and emojis (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
3. 3.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
4. 4.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
8. 8.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) no attachment (c) a polite close (d) slang and emojis
10. 10.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) attaching your résumé (c) a polite close (d) one real example
11. 11.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) keeping it short (c) naming the role (d) a polite close
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) True (b) False
13. 13.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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
15. 15.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) True (b) False
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) no attachment (c) copy-pasting to all (d) using the manager’s name
18. 18.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) hi (c) please read!!! (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
22. 22.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) one word (c) as long as possible (d) ten pages
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) a polite close (c) no attachment (d) using the manager’s name
25. 25.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
26. 26.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) a polite close (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
31. 31.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the subject line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the subject line
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) your holiday plans (d) other jobs you want
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
37. 37.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) using the manager’s name (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
40. 40.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the greeting? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the greeting

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