Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test
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.
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- 1.⏰ How early should you reach an in-person interview? (a) a bit late (b) 2 hours early (c) 10–15 minutes early (d) exactly on time
- 2.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: the slot confirmation? (a) shows your work (b) proves who you are (c) confirms your slot (d) proves your marks
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) knowing your résumé (b) sleeping well (c) preparing documents (d) not knowing the address
- 4.True or false: “leaving it to the day” is good interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
- 5.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or your goal? (a) the steps you took (b) your goal
- 6.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will this scholarship help your studies?” (a) an admission interview (b) a job interview (c) a scholarship interview
- 7.⭐ 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) Situation (d) Task
- 8.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) interest in the subject (b) your study habits (c) commitment to study (d) manners with customers
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Did I pass?” (b) saying goodbye politely (c) asking about next steps (d) a short, firm handshake
- 10.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: patient? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
- 11.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) lying on the bed (b) mute when others speak (c) eating on camera (d) camera switched off
- 12.👔 Does this suit an interview: sunglasses on your head? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying up all night (b) not reading your résumé (c) leaving it to the day (d) a mock interview
- 14.⭐ STAR answers suit questions that begin… (a) “Tell me about a time…” (b) “Where do you live?” (c) “Are you ready?” (d) “What is your name?”
- 15.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) looking at the camera (b) camera switched off (c) camera at eye level (d) joining 5 minutes early
- 16.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: joining late? (a) a good online habit (b) a poor online habit
- 17.True or false: “How soon can I take a long leave?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
- 18.True or false: “I wanted to get back above 80% by the half-yearly exam.” is the Task part. (a) True (b) False
- 19.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What clubs or projects can first-year students join?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
- 20.True or false: “Can I leave early every day?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
- 21.True or false: “Why do you want to study at this college?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
- 22.Which of these suits an interview? (a) muddy shoes (b) sunglasses on your head (c) a T-shirt with slogans (d) a light scent or none
- 23.True or false: “losing the call letter” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
- 24.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) leaving without a word (b) pushing in your chair (c) checking your phone (d) rushing out
- 25.True or false: the question “Walk me through your résumé.” mainly checks what you would add. (a) False (b) True
- 26.True or false: “a mock interview” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
- 27.💬 An interview is best described as… (a) a debate to win (b) a two-way conversation (c) a one-way lecture (d) a written exam
- 28.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: a team player? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
- 29.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
- 30.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what changed in the end? (a) Situation (b) Task (c) Action (d) Result
- 31.🙋 Why ask questions at the end of an interview? (a) it fills time (b) it tests them (c) it delays the end (d) it shows real interest
- 32.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) mute when others speak (b) camera at eye level (c) a TV playing nearby (d) testing mic and camera
- 33.True or false: the question “Walk me through your résumé.” mainly checks your background. (a) True (b) False
- 34.True or false: “I put up a short notice, placed boxes at the gate and posted reminders in the society chat.” is the Action part. (a) False (b) True
- 35.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I sorted the books by level, made a sign-out sheet and put up a weekly “top pick”.” (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Action (d) Result
- 36.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) rushing out (b) moaning about the wait (c) asking about next steps (d) leaving without a word
- 37.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) True (b) False
- 38.Which of these suits an interview? (a) trimmed nails (b) sunglasses on your head (c) torn jeans (d) flip-flops
- 39.True or false: the question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” mainly checks your background. (a) False (b) True
- 40.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: well organised? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
Answer key
- 10–15 minutes early
- confirms your slot
- not knowing the address
- False
- your goal
- a scholarship interview
- Action
- manners with customers
- asking “Did I pass?”
- a strength
- mute when others speak
- avoid for an interview
- a mock interview
- “Tell me about a time…”
- camera switched off
- a poor online habit
- False
- True
- a good question
- False
- True
- a light scent or none
- True
- pushing in your chair
- False
- False
- a two-way conversation
- a strength
- a good answer
- Result
- it shows real interest
- a TV playing nearby
- True
- True
- Action
- asking about next steps
- True
- trimmed nails
- False
- a strength
Free interview skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/interview-skills-for-students