Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 775 · 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: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) using the manager’s name (c) no role mentioned (d) copy-pasting to all
3. 3.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
4. 4.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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) a polite close (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a long life story (c) no attachment (d) attaching your résumé
9. 9.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
10. 10.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or who you are and the role? (a) why you are a good fit (b) who you are and the role
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) using the manager’s name
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
17. 17.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) (no subject) (d) please read!!!
19. 19.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) using the manager’s name (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
21. 21.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
24. 24.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) slang and emojis (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
25. 25.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) keeping it short
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
30. 30.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) as long as possible
31. 31.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) your family history (c) why you fit the role (d) your holiday plans
32. 32.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the sign-off and name? (a) who you are and the role (b) the sign-off and name
33. 33.✉️ 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
34. 34.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) no attachment (c) no role mentioned (d) a long life story
37. 37.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
38. 38.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) yes, without names (c) yes, word for word (d) only if it is long
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) no attachment (c) pleading for the job (d) a polite close
40. 40.✉️ 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

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