Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 15 · 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.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a calm smile (b) a short, firm handshake (c) begging for the job (d) thanking the panel
2. 2.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Is there someone I would learn from closely?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) easily distracted (b) shy in big groups (c) well organised (d) impatient
4. 4.Which of these is what an admission panel looks for? (a) reliability (b) commitment to study (c) reasons for the college (d) manners with customers
5. 5.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) camera switched off (b) looking at the camera (c) a plain, tidy background (d) light on your face
6. 6.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) well organised (b) patient (c) impatient (d) curious
7. 7.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is not believable (b) it is too detailed (c) it is too honest (d) it is too humble
8. 8.👔 Does this suit an interview: a light scent or none? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
9. 9.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: asking about next steps? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
10. 10.True or false: “guessing the time” is good interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) curious (b) easily distracted (c) well organised (d) punctual
12. 12.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: not reading your résumé? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
13. 13.🕘 Your interview is at 2:45 PM. The journey takes 90 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 1:15 PM (b) 1:30 PM (c) 1:00 PM (d) 2:30 PM
14. 14.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: not knowing the address? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
15. 15.👔 Does this suit an interview: sunglasses on your head? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
16. 16.True or false: “My weakness is that I work too hard and I am too perfect.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) rushing out (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) a short, firm handshake
18. 18.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) a team player (b) good with numbers (c) poor at saying no (d) punctual
19. 19.👔 Does this suit an interview: a plain shirt or kurta? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
20. 20.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Walk me through your résumé.” (a) your background (b) your future plans (c) what you would add (d) how you handle problems
21. 21.True or false: “How will this scholarship help your studies?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I just finished Class 12 in commerce. Helping at my uncle’s shop on weekends taught me billing and patience, so this cashier role interests me.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: zero research? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
24. 24.True or false: “commitment to study” is what an admission panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚦 You are stuck in traffic and will be late. What should you do? (a) call and inform them (b) just not go (c) blame the driver (d) arrive and say nothing
26. 26.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I have no weaknesses at all.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
27. 27.True or false: “Well, my name is on the form, so you know it already.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) two or three (b) twenty (c) just one word (d) none
29. 29.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: well organised? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
30. 30.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) shy in big groups (b) punctual (c) disorganised (d) impatient
31. 31.True or false: “How will you give back to your community?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) camera at eye level (b) checking other tabs (c) camera switched off (d) a TV playing nearby
33. 33.🧩 A good “Tell me about yourself” answer covers… (a) study, strengths, goal (b) all your hobbies (c) your full life story (d) your family tree
34. 34.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What do students usually find hardest in the first year?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
35. 35.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the outcome? (a) Task (b) Action (c) Result (d) Situation
36. 36.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: real financial need? (a) a job interviewer (b) a scholarship panel (c) an admission panel
37. 37.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will you give back to your community?” (a) a job interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) an admission interview
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) well organised (b) punctual (c) shy in big groups (d) good with numbers
39. 39.👔 Does this suit an interview: neat, tidy hair? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
40. 40.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: a messy bed behind you? (a) a good online habit (b) a poor online habit

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