Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 830 · 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 subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) hi
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) copy-pasting to all (c) pleading for the job (d) keeping it short
5. 5.✉️ 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) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
6. 6.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) no, tailor each one (c) only if it is long (d) yes, word for word
7. 7.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) one real example (d) no role mentioned
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) pleading for the job (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✉️ 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
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or why you are a good fit? (a) the subject line (b) why you are a good fit
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) attaching your résumé (d) a long life story
19. 19.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your holiday plans (d) your family history
20. 20.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
21. 21.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) a long life story (c) slang and emojis (d) pleading for the job
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a polite close (b) no attachment (c) slang and emojis (d) copy-pasting to all
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) no attachment (d) one real example
28. 28.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) one real example (d) no attachment
30. 30.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) a polite close (c) a long life story (d) naming the role
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
32. 32.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Yo, team” (d) “Hey buddy”
34. 34.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) no attachment (c) pleading for the job (d) copy-pasting to all
36. 36.✉️ 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 closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) keeping it short
38. 38.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) a polite close
39. 39.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.✉️ 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

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