Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 973 · 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) slang and emojis (b) no role mentioned (c) one real example (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.✉️ 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) attaching your résumé (c) using the manager’s name (d) naming the role
4. 4.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) keeping it short (c) pleading for the job (d) attaching your résumé
5. 5.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) one word (d) a few short paragraphs
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) a long life story (d) a polite close
7. 7.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or why you are a good fit? (a) the subject line (b) why you are a good fit
8. 8.True or false: “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) one real example (c) pleading for the job (d) no attachment
10. 10.True or false: “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.✉️ 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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
13. 13.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
14. 14.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) no role mentioned (d) naming the role
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) one real example (d) no attachment
16. 16.✉️ 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) using the manager’s name (c) a long life story (d) no role mentioned
18. 18.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the subject line? (a) who you are and the role (b) the subject line
19. 19.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) pleading for the job (b) no attachment (c) no role mentioned (d) naming the role
20. 20.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
21. 21.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no role mentioned? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
22. 22.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) “Yo, team” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
23. 23.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) True (b) False
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) only if it is long (c) yes, word for word (d) yes, without names
27. 27.✉️ 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
28. 28.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
29. 29.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) why you fit (b) the opening (c) the closing
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” shows why you fit the role. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no role mentioned (b) a long life story (c) pleading for the job (d) keeping it short
38. 38.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no attachment (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
39. 39.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
40. 40.✉️ Good or poor application habit: naming the role? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit

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