Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 727 · 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) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) attaching your résumé (d) a long life story
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) copy-pasting to all (c) using the manager’s name (d) attaching your résumé
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.✉️ 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) attaching your résumé (c) naming the role (d) pleading for the job
6. 6.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) keeping it short (c) naming the role (d) no attachment
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.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
10. 10.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) (no subject) (c) hi (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
11. 11.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a polite close (b) no role mentioned (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
12. 12.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
13. 13.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) naming the role
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) a polite close (d) no role mentioned
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the greeting? (a) the subject line (b) the greeting
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) using the manager’s name
21. 21.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) attaching your résumé
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) attaching your résumé (c) no attachment (d) slang and emojis
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) a long life story (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
26. 26.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Yo, team” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Dear Friend”
29. 29.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) a long life story
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no attachment
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
38. 38.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) a few short paragraphs (c) one word (d) ten pages
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
40. 40.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening

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