Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 823 · 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) keeping it short (b) using the manager’s name (c) one real example (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no attachment (d) using the manager’s name
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.✉️ 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
5. 5.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
6. 6.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
7. 7.✉️ 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
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) a polite close (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
10. 10.✉️ 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
11. 11.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or a polite closing line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) a polite closing line
12. 12.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) your holiday plans (c) why you fit the role (d) your family history
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) attaching your résumé (c) one real example (d) pleading for the job
14. 14.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) hi (c) (no subject) (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
16. 16.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) one real example (c) naming the role (d) keeping it short
17. 17.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.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
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
21. 21.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Yo, team”
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
29. 29.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
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.✉️ 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 closing (c) the opening
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the greeting? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the greeting
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) no attachment
35. 35.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
36. 36.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the greeting? (a) the subject line (b) the greeting
37. 37.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, word for word (b) yes, without names (c) no, tailor each one (d) only if it is long
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True

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