Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 771 · 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.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or a polite closing line? (a) the subject line (b) a polite closing line
3. 3.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Hey buddy” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) “Yo, team”
4. 4.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) attaching your résumé
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) as long as possible (c) ten pages (d) one word
9. 9.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
11. 11.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
12. 12.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.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
18. 18.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
19. 19.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the closing
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) your holiday plans (c) why you fit the role (d) other jobs you want
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) slang and emojis (c) no role mentioned (d) copy-pasting to all
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) copy-pasting to all (d) one real example
27. 27.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
28. 28.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
29. 29.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
30. 30.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
31. 31.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
32. 32.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) naming the role (c) a long life story (d) pleading for the job
33. 33.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
34. 34.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a polite close (b) copy-pasting to all (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
35. 35.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) copy-pasting to all (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
36. 36.✉️ 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
37. 37.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
38. 38.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) slang and emojis (c) attaching your résumé (d) copy-pasting to all
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit

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