Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 215 · 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 poor interview preparation? (a) sleeping well (b) a mock interview (c) noting questions to ask (d) zero research
2. 2.💪 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
3. 3.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What can you bring to our team?” (a) your background (b) how you handle problems (c) your motivation (d) what you would add
4. 4.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I was born in 2008. My father’s name is… my mother’s name is… I have two cousins…” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
5. 5.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I have no weaknesses at all.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
6. 6.⭐ 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) Result (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Action
7. 7.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
8. 8.🧁 Before an interview at a bakery, what should you find out? (a) its rivals’ secrets (b) what it makes and sells (c) the owner’s address (d) nothing at all
9. 9.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What makes you a good fit here?” (a) your future plans (b) your motivation (c) your background (d) what you would add
10. 10.💡 Where should the light be in an online interview? (a) behind you (b) off completely (c) in front of you (d) under the desk
11. 11.👔 Does this suit an interview: a plain shirt or kurta? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
12. 12.True or false: “Um, I don’t know, I am just a normal person.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I am not very good with spreadsheets yet, so I am doing a free online course on them.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a calm smile (b) pushing in your chair (c) asking about next steps (d) rushing out
15. 15.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: light on your face? (a) a poor online habit (b) a good online habit
16. 16.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) thanking the panel (b) saying goodbye politely (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) pushing in your chair
17. 17.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: pushing in your chair? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
18. 18.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a calm smile? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sleeping well (b) zero research (c) preparing documents (d) a mock interview
20. 20.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “Our school science fair was two weeks away and our team had no project idea.” (a) Result (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Action
21. 21.🎓 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) moaning about the wait (c) asking about next steps (d) begging for the job
23. 23.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: begging for the job? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
24. 24.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: interest in the subject? (a) a job interviewer (b) an admission panel (c) a scholarship panel
25. 25.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: an Aadhaar card copy? (a) shows your work (b) confirms your slot (c) proves your marks (d) proves who you are
26. 26.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How will my work be checked or guided?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
27. 27.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why did you choose this course?” (a) a job interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) an admission interview
28. 28.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Where do you see yourself in five years?” (a) what you would add (b) how you handle problems (c) your background (d) your future plans
29. 29.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
30. 30.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) polished shoes (b) trimmed nails (c) muddy shoes (d) a plain shirt or kurta
31. 31.👔 Does this suit an interview: clean, ironed clothes? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
32. 32.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: punctual? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
33. 33.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) leaving it to the day (b) noting questions to ask (c) losing the call letter (d) zero research
34. 34.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) testing mic and camera (b) a plain, tidy background (c) camera switched off (d) looking at the camera
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) rushing out (c) pushing in your chair (d) saying goodbye politely
36. 36.📄 How many copies of your résumé should you carry? (a) only on your phone (b) exactly fifty (c) none (d) two or three
37. 37.🏆 “Why should we choose you?” — what should your answer link? (a) other candidates’ flaws (b) your family’s fame (c) your skills to the role (d) your need for money
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick learner (b) often late (c) shy in big groups (d) impatient
39. 39.True or false: “not reading your résumé” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭐ STAR answers suit questions that begin… (a) “Where do you live?” (b) “What is your name?” (c) “Tell me about a time…” (d) “Are you ready?”

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