Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 791 · 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) pleading for the job (b) keeping it short (c) no role mentioned (d) no attachment
2. 2.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
3. 3.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a long life story (d) naming the role
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
6. 6.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or who you are and the role? (a) the sign-off and name (b) who you are and the role
7. 7.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.✉️ 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) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
13. 13.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Yo, team” (c) “Dear Friend” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
17. 17.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) a polite close (c) naming the role (d) a long life story
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) copy-pasting to all (c) using the manager’s name (d) naming the role
19. 19.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
22. 22.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
23. 23.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
24. 24.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) pleading for the job (d) a polite close
25. 25.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a polite close (c) pleading for the job (d) slang and emojis
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) hi (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
32. 32.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) one real example (d) no attachment
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
34. 34.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
35. 35.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or why you are a good fit? (a) the sign-off and name (b) why you are a good fit
36. 36.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) other jobs you want (d) your holiday plans
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
40. 40.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) using the manager’s name

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