Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 863 · 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.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your holiday plans (b) other jobs you want (c) your family history (d) why you fit the role
2. 2.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the greeting? (a) a polite closing line (b) the greeting
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) slang and emojis
4. 4.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) (no subject) (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) hi
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
8. 8.✉️ 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
9. 9.✉️ 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
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) False (b) True
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) a polite close (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a long life story (d) slang and emojis
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) naming the role (c) a polite close (d) no role mentioned
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) naming the role (c) pleading for the job (d) no role mentioned
18. 18.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
20. 20.✉️ 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
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 a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
23. 23.✉️ 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 …”
24. 24.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) one word (c) a few short paragraphs (d) as long as possible
29. 29.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
30. 30.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
31. 31.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the subject line? (a) who you are and the role (b) the subject line
32. 32.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) copy-pasting to all (c) slang and emojis (d) naming the role
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
39. 39.✉️ 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
40. 40.✉️ 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

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