Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 177 · 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.True or false: “Why do you want to study at this college?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕘 Your interview is at 9:00 AM. The journey takes 55 minutes and you want to reach 20 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 8:05 AM (b) 7:45 AM (c) 8:40 AM (d) 8:25 AM
3. 3.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) none (b) just one word (c) two or three (d) twenty
4. 4.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: pushing in your chair? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
5. 5.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am in Class 12 and enjoy maths. Last summer I taught younger children at our society’s free tuition, so I want to study education.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
6. 6.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Do I really have to come every day?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
7. 7.True or false: “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: thanking the panel? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
9. 9.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) staying up all night (b) losing the call letter (c) no copies of marksheets (d) noting questions to ask
10. 10.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) disorganised (b) shy in big groups (c) often late (d) patient
11. 11.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Can you work the 4 to 8 pm shift?” (a) an admission interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) a job interview
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you need financial support?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Walk me through your résumé.” (a) your future plans (b) your motivation (c) your background (d) what you would add
14. 14.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) leaving without a word (c) saying goodbye politely (d) pushing in your chair
15. 15.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) school uniform if asked (b) neat, tidy hair (c) a crumpled shirt (d) polished shoes
16. 16.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will you manage hostel life?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
17. 17.True or false: “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) commitment to study (b) plans for the money (c) free for the shifts (d) reasons for the college
19. 19.True or false: “sleeping well” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “not knowing the address” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I was asked to make the corner easy to use.” (a) Task (b) Result (c) Action (d) Situation
22. 22.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) clean, ironed clothes (b) a plain shirt or kurta (c) sunglasses on your head (d) a light scent or none
23. 23.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am good at everything, really.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
24. 24.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: a quick learner? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
25. 25.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
26. 26.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) often late (b) a team player (c) calm under pressure (d) patient
27. 27.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 1 to 2 minutes (b) half an hour (c) 10 seconds (d) 15 minutes
28. 28.🚶 A walk-in interview means… (a) no fixed slot is booked (b) only walkers apply (c) you walk the whole way (d) it is held outdoors
29. 29.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) a plain shirt or kurta (b) flip-flops (c) clean, ironed clothes (d) trimmed nails
30. 30.True or false: “plans for the money” is what a scholarship panel looks for. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) joining late (b) mute when others speak (c) checking other tabs (d) eating on camera
32. 32.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) rushing out (b) begging for the job (c) a short, firm handshake (d) checking your phone
33. 33.💻 Your online interview starts at 6:45 PM. You plan to join 10 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 30 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 7:05 PM (b) 6:35 PM (c) 6:05 PM (d) 6:15 PM
34. 34.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: impatient? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
35. 35.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: reasons for the college? (a) an admission panel (b) a job interviewer (c) a scholarship panel
36. 36.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What qualities do your best interns share?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
37. 37.💻 Your online interview starts at 12:30 PM. You plan to join 10 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 30 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 12:20 PM (b) 12:00 PM (c) 12:50 PM (d) 11:50 AM
38. 38.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) service to others (b) fit with the course (c) reliability (d) interest in the subject
39. 39.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: practising answers aloud? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
40. 40.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Result (b) Task (c) Action (d) Situation

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