Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 953 · 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.✉️ 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
2. 2.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no attachment (c) slang and emojis (d) one real example
3. 3.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) attaching your résumé
4. 4.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
8. 8.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) keeping it short (c) a polite close (d) using the manager’s name
9. 9.✉️ 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) attaching your résumé (b) copy-pasting to all (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
11. 11.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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
13. 13.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or who you are and the role? (a) a polite closing line (b) who you are and the role
14. 14.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
15. 15.✉️ 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
16. 16.✉️ 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
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.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
19. 19.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) one real example (c) naming the role (d) no attachment
22. 22.✉️ 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
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
24. 24.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) a few short paragraphs (b) as long as possible (c) ten pages (d) one word
25. 25.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Hey buddy” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Dear Friend”
26. 26.✉️ 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
27. 27.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.✉️ 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
29. 29.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
30. 30.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) a long life story (c) one real example (d) keeping it short
31. 31.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) attaching your résumé (c) pleading for the job (d) keeping it short
32. 32.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) a long life story (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) slang and emojis
33. 33.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) (no subject) (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) hi (d) please read!!!
34. 34.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) attaching your résumé (c) no role mentioned (d) a long life story
35. 35.✉️ 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 opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
36. 36.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) slang and emojis (c) no role mentioned (d) a long life story
38. 38.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) slang and emojis (c) keeping it short (d) pleading for the job
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) slang and emojis
40. 40.✉️ 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

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