Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 96 · 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.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or why you are a good fit? (a) the sign-off and name (b) why you are a good fit
5. 5.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
6. 6.✉️ 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) pleading for the job (c) attaching your résumé (d) no attachment
8. 8.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) pleading for the job (c) keeping it short (d) no attachment
9. 9.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) slang and emojis (c) keeping it short (d) one real example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) keeping it short (c) using the manager’s name (d) one real example
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) attaching your résumé (c) a long life story (d) naming the role
15. 15.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a polite close (c) pleading for the job (d) slang and emojis
16. 16.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or the greeting? (a) the subject line (b) the greeting
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) ten pages (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.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
23. 23.✉️ 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
24. 24.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) no attachment (c) a long life story (d) pleading for the job
26. 26.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) your family history (c) why you fit the role (d) your holiday plans
27. 27.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the subject line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the subject line
28. 28.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) keeping it short (c) copy-pasting to all (d) one real example
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) no role mentioned (c) a polite close (d) slang and emojis
34. 34.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) using the manager’s name
36. 36.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
37. 37.✉️ 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
38. 38.✉️ 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 closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
39. 39.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
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: slang and emojis? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit

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