Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 880 · 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 a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or the greeting? (a) the sign-off and name (b) the greeting
2. 2.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or who you are and the role? (a) the greeting (b) who you are and the role
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no attachment (c) one real example (d) copy-pasting to all
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) pleading for the job (c) a polite close (d) naming the role
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) a long life story (c) a polite close (d) using the manager’s name
9. 9.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the sign-off and name? (a) the subject line (b) the sign-off and name
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.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) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
18. 18.✉️ 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 opening (c) the closing
19. 19.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) slang and emojis (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
23. 23.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, word for word (b) only if it is long (c) yes, without names (d) no, tailor each one
24. 24.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Yo, team” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Dear Friend”
25. 25.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
26. 26.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
27. 27.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a long life story (c) attaching your résumé (d) slang and emojis
28. 28.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
29. 29.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) your holiday plans (d) other jobs you want
30. 30.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) slang and emojis (c) no attachment (d) naming the role
31. 31.✉️ 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
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.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) keeping it short
34. 34.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
37. 37.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
38. 38.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) (no subject) (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) hi
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a long life story (c) a polite close (d) copy-pasting to all
40. 40.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) as long as possible

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