Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 780 · 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.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
2. 2.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) a few short paragraphs (c) as long as possible (d) one word
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) attaching your résumé
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) pleading for the job (c) a long life story (d) using the manager’s name
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) keeping it short
13. 13.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the greeting? (a) who you are and the role (b) the greeting
14. 14.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, word for word (b) no, tailor each one (c) yes, without names (d) only if it is long
15. 15.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) a long life story (c) copy-pasting to all (d) no role mentioned
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) (no subject) (c) please read!!! (d) hi
19. 19.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Yo, team”
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
21. 21.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) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) slang and emojis (c) no attachment (d) no role mentioned
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
24. 24.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a polite close (d) attaching your résumé
25. 25.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) keeping it short (c) no role mentioned (d) one real example
26. 26.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) your family history (c) why you fit the role (d) other jobs you want
27. 27.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) no attachment (b) naming the role (c) keeping it short (d) using the manager’s name
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) a polite close (c) slang and emojis (d) using the manager’s name
31. 31.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
34. 34.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
35. 35.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) False (b) True
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: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
38. 38.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the subject line? (a) a polite closing line (b) the subject line
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
40. 40.✉️ 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) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing

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