Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 865 · 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) please read!!! (b) (no subject) (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) hi
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) keeping it short (c) attaching your résumé (d) using the manager’s name
3. 3.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) keeping it short (d) copy-pasting to all
4. 4.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
5. 5.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the opening
6. 6.✉️ 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
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) pleading for the job
9. 9.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a polite close (c) one real example (d) attaching your résumé
11. 11.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
12. 12.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) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) no attachment (c) one real example (d) attaching your résumé
14. 14.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
17. 17.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.✉️ 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
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
22. 22.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
23. 23.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
24. 24.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
25. 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
26. 26.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) by name, “Dear Ms …” (b) “Yo, team” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Dear Friend”
27. 27.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
28. 28.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) slang and emojis
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) no attachment (c) attaching your résumé (d) pleading for the job
30. 30.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or why you are a good fit? (a) the greeting (b) why you are a good fit
31. 31.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
32. 32.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
33. 33.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) a few short paragraphs (c) one word (d) ten pages
34. 34.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✉️ 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
36. 36.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no role mentioned (d) one real example
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) slang and emojis (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
38. 38.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
39. 39.✉️ 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
40. 40.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False

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