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Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 182 · 40 questions
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Tip (Ready for the room): Find the topic of the question: communication, interview type, preparation, answers, STAR, closing, timing, résumé, application, thank-you note, workplace or GD. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For time questions, add the minutes you need and count back from the start time.

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  1. 1.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the sign-off and name? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the sign-off and name
  2. 2.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “In a group project, one teammate stopped replying to messages.” (a) Task (b) Action (c) Result (d) Situation
  3. 3.🙋 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
  4. 4.📄 How long should a student résumé usually be? (a) five pages (b) ten pages (c) one page (d) half a line
  5. 5.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) shaking your leg (b) a blank stare (c) yawning (d) sitting up straight
  6. 6.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: a passport copy? (a) shows your work (b) confirms your slot (c) proves who you are (d) proves your marks
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) slumping in the chair (c) a blank stare (d) checking the clock
  8. 8.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or the outcome? (a) the steps you took (b) the outcome
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) disorganised (b) curious (c) patient (d) well organised
  10. 10.⚠️ An interviewer finds a lie on your résumé. What is likely? (a) you lose their trust (b) you get a bonus (c) you get promoted (d) nothing happens
  11. 11.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: checking the route? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
  12. 12.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) two or three (b) twenty (c) just one word (d) none
  13. 13.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a short, firm handshake? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
  14. 14.💌 Good or poor thank-you note habit: a short note? (a) a poor note habit (b) a good note habit
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding a mistake (b) owning your mistakes (c) keeping your desk tidy (d) asking when unsure
  16. 16.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
  17. 17.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: hobbies and interests or skills? (a) hobbies and interests (b) skills
  18. 18.True or false: “biting your nails” usually shows nervousness. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “a small, warm smile” usually shows boredom. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🗣️ Someone keeps interrupting you in a GD. What should you do? (a) calmly finish your point (b) shout back (c) walk out (d) give up
  22. 22.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “I agree with Tara, and I would add one example.” (a) agreeing and adding (b) disagreeing politely (c) summing up (d) inviting others in
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) comparing with others (c) giving one clear tip (d) bringing up old errors
  24. 24.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I have no weaknesses at all.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading about the place (b) preparing documents (c) sleeping well (d) leaving it to the day
  26. 26.⭐ STAR answers suit questions that begin… (a) “Where do you live?” (b) “Tell me about a time…” (c) “What is your name?” (d) “Are you ready?”
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) awards and prizes (b) skills like typing (c) your siblings’ marks (d) clubs and activities
  28. 28.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: your bank details? (a) include it (b) leave it out
  29. 29.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What would a normal day in this internship look like?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
  30. 30.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) pointing fingers (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) listening to all (d) speaking clearly
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling very late (b) greeting first (c) eating while talking (d) mumbling your name
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding fake prizes (b) a sensible file name (c) never proofreading (d) five font styles
  33. 33.True or false: “Best regards, Rohan Das” is the sign-off of the note. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: keeping your desk tidy? (a) a good work habit (b) a poor work habit
  35. 35.📧 Good or poor email habit: no subject line? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
  36. 36.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “LOL, that was so funny.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
  37. 37.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) checking spelling (b) short paragraphs (c) a polite greeting (d) no subject line
  38. 38.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: shouting others down? (a) a good GD habit (b) a poor GD habit
  40. 40.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) saying goodbye politely (b) begging for the job (c) checking your phone (d) rushing out

Answer key

  1. why you are a good fit
  2. Situation
  3. a good question
  4. one page
  5. sitting up straight
  6. proves who you are
  7. a firm, short handshake
  8. the steps you took
  9. disorganised
  10. you lose their trust
  11. good preparation
  12. two or three
  13. a good way to close
  14. a good note habit
  15. hiding a mistake
  16. why you fit
  17. skills
  18. True
  19. False
  20. False
  21. calmly finish your point
  22. agreeing and adding
  23. giving one clear tip
  24. a poor answer
  25. leaving it to the day
  26. “Tell me about a time…”
  27. your siblings’ marks
  28. leave it out
  29. a good question
  30. pointing fingers
  31. greeting first
  32. a sensible file name
  33. True
  34. a good work habit
  35. a poor email habit
  36. an informal line
  37. no subject line
  38. True
  39. a poor GD habit
  40. saying goodbye politely

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