Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 112 · 40 questions

Tip (Prepare, answer, close): Find the topic: interview type, preparation, common question, STAR, strengths and weaknesses, questions to ask, or dress and timing. Use that lesson’s tip — know what they look for; know, practise, pack; find the real question; S-T-A-R; honest and useful; ask, thank, leave calmly; neat, early, ready. For time questions, add the minutes you need, then count back from the start time.

1. 1.🤔 You don’t know the answer to a subject question. What is best? (a) make something up (b) say so honestly (c) change the topic (d) stay silent
2. 2.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: a quick learner? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
3. 3.True or false: “Can I leave early every day?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or the outcome? (a) the steps you took (b) the outcome
5. 5.Which of these suits an interview? (a) flip-flops (b) torn jeans (c) a plain shirt or kurta (d) a T-shirt with slogans
6. 6.True or false: “Can I leave early every day?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) a plain shirt or kurta (b) sunglasses on your head (c) clean, ironed clothes (d) trimmed nails
8. 8.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
9. 9.💻 For an online interview, where should the camera be? (a) pointing at the ceiling (b) at eye level (c) below your chin (d) facing the wall
10. 10.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) looking at the camera (b) joining late (c) camera switched off (d) eating on camera
11. 11.⭐ STAR answers suit questions that begin… (a) “Are you ready?” (b) “Where do you live?” (c) “Tell me about a time…” (d) “What is your name?”
12. 12.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
13. 13.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “Um, I don’t know, I am just a normal person.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
14. 14.True or false: “During my summer job at a bakery, the shop got very busy every Sunday morning.” is the Situation part. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I used to get nervous speaking in class; I joined the debate club and it is getting easier.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
16. 16.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) leaving it to the day (b) noting questions to ask (c) checking the route (d) practising answers aloud
17. 17.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) a plain, tidy background (b) a TV playing nearby (c) joining late (d) checking other tabs
18. 18.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am good at everything, really.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
19. 19.True or false: “When can you start work?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “staying up all night” is good interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “A” stand for? (a) Ability (b) Answer (c) Action (d) Attitude
22. 22.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I put up a short notice, placed boxes at the gate and posted reminders in the society chat.” (a) Result (b) Action (c) Task (d) Situation
23. 23.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “We finished two days early and won second prize.” (a) Action (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Result
24. 24.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: reasons for the college? (a) a job interviewer (b) a scholarship panel (c) an admission panel
25. 25.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) moaning about the wait (b) saying goodbye politely (c) checking your phone (d) begging for the job
26. 26.True or false: the question “Describe yourself in a few lines.” mainly checks your motivation. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) a loud voice (b) a real example (c) a big claim (d) repeating the word
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) often late (b) well organised (c) disorganised (d) poor at saying no
30. 30.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Result (b) Action (c) Situation (d) Task
31. 31.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) asking “Did I pass?” (c) asking about next steps (d) rushing out
32. 32.⭐ Which part of a STAR answer is usually the longest? (a) Action (b) Result (c) Task (d) Situation
33. 33.💻 Your online interview starts at 10:30 AM. You plan to join 5 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 25 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 10:25 AM (b) 10:05 AM (c) 10:50 AM (d) 10:00 AM
34. 34.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I get angry easily and I don’t plan to change.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
35. 35.True or false: “practising answers aloud” is good interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these suits an interview? (a) flip-flops (b) a light scent or none (c) muddy shoes (d) a T-shirt with slogans
37. 37.True or false: “How will you manage hostel life?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is what a scholarship panel looks for? (a) fit with the course (b) ready to start soon (c) plans for the money (d) reliability
39. 39.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I placed the most popular items near the counter and kept change ready.” (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
40. 40.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: no copies of marksheets? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation

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