Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 974 · 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 of these is a good application habit? (a) no attachment (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
2. 2.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
3. 3.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) yes, without names (b) no, tailor each one (c) only if it is long (d) yes, word for word
4. 4.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
5. 5.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) naming the role (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
7. 7.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the sign-off and name? (a) the greeting (b) the sign-off and name
8. 8.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) why you fit (b) the closing (c) the opening
10. 10.✉️ 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) the opening (c) why you fit
11. 11.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
12. 12.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
13. 13.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) other jobs you want (b) your holiday plans (c) why you fit the role (d) your family history
14. 14.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
15. 15.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.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) False (b) True
17. 17.✉️ 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
18. 18.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
19. 19.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
20. 20.✉️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “I have taught maths to younger children in my building for a year.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) pleading for the job (c) copy-pasting to all (d) using the manager’s name
23. 23.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) please read!!! (b) hi (c) Internship – Ananya Rao (d) (no subject)
24. 24.✉️ 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
25. 25.✉️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the role (b) no attachment (c) pleading for the job (d) copy-pasting to all
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) attaching your résumé (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
29. 29.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) by name, “Dear Ms …” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) “Yo, team”
30. 30.✉️ 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) why you fit (c) the closing
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) keeping it short (c) one real example (d) a polite close
32. 32.✉️ 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
33. 33.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
34. 34.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) one word
35. 35.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
36. 36.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) a polite close (c) using the manager’s name (d) naming the role
37. 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) naming the role (b) no attachment (c) one real example (d) using the manager’s name
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a polite close (b) using the manager’s name (c) pleading for the job (d) one real example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) keeping it short (c) attaching your résumé (d) one real example
40. 40.✉️ 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

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