Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 917 · 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) naming the role (b) no attachment (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
2. 2.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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) keeping it short (c) slang and emojis (d) no role mentioned
4. 4.✉️ 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
5. 5.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) “Yo, team” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Hey buddy”
6. 6.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) pleading for the job (d) attaching your résumé
7. 7.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) one real example (d) attaching your résumé
10. 10.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) one real example (d) a polite close
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) pleading for the job (c) no role mentioned (d) no attachment
12. 12.✉️ 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
13. 13.✉️ 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
14. 14.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) why you fit the role (b) other jobs you want (c) your family history (d) your holiday plans
15. 15.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
16. 16.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) only if it is long (b) no, tailor each one (c) yes, word for word (d) yes, without names
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: why you are a good fit or a polite closing line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) a polite closing line
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 closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
20. 20.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
21. 21.✉️ 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
22. 22.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) no attachment (c) keeping it short (d) using the manager’s name
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
24. 24.✉️ 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) the closing (c) why you fit
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) using the manager’s name (c) no role mentioned (d) naming the role
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.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
31. 31.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: pleading for the job? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
33. 33.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.✉️ 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
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
36. 36.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) please read!!! (c) hi (d) Internship – Ananya Rao
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) copy-pasting to all (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
38. 38.✉️ 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
39. 39.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) no attachment (d) a polite close
40. 40.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True

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