Résumé Worksheet: Cover Letter and Application Email

Interview skills lesson 20: The application email (cover letter) · Set 988 · 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) keeping it short (b) naming the role (c) pleading for the job (d) using the manager’s name
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it short (b) pleading for the job (c) a long life story (d) slang and emojis
3. 3.✉️ 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
4. 4.✉️ Good or poor application habit: one real example? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
5. 5.✉️ 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
6. 6.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Dear Friend” (b) “Hey buddy” (c) “Yo, team” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
7. 7.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) slang and emojis (b) copy-pasting to all (c) no role mentioned (d) a polite close
8. 8.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) ten pages (c) one word (d) a few short paragraphs
9. 9.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) other jobs you want (d) your holiday plans
10. 10.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: who you are and the role or the greeting? (a) who you are and the role (b) the greeting
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) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) no attachment (c) no role mentioned (d) one real example
13. 13.✉️ Good or poor application habit: using the manager’s name? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
14. 14.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) using the manager’s name (c) naming the role (d) slang and emojis
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one real example (b) slang and emojis (c) keeping it short (d) naming the role
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) True (b) False
18. 18.✉️ 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
19. 19.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) naming the role (c) no role mentioned (d) pleading for the job
20. 20.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit
21. 21.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
23. 23.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “Thank you for considering my application.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
24. 24.True or false: “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” shows why you fit the role. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am writing to apply for the weekend helper role at your bakery.” (a) the opening (b) why you fit (c) the closing
26. 26.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) naming the role (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
27. 27.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) Internship – Ananya Rao (b) (no subject) (c) hi (d) please read!!!
28. 28.✉️ Good or poor application habit: no attachment? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
29. 29.✉️ 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
30. 30.✉️ 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
31. 31.✉️ 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
32. 32.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a long life story? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
34. 34.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) one real example (b) no role mentioned (c) using the manager’s name (d) a polite close
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) slang and emojis (c) using the manager’s name (d) copy-pasting to all
36. 36.✉️ Good or poor application habit: a polite close? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
37. 37.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a long life story (c) slang and emojis (d) no attachment
38. 38.True or false: “I am a Class 12 student applying for the part-time tutor post you shared.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.✉️ Good or poor application habit: keeping it short? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
40. 40.True or false: “I would like to apply for the summer internship at your school library.” belongs in the closing paragraph. (a) True (b) False

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