Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test
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.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Hey, what’s up?” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 2.True or false: “Helped in some events” is too casual for a résumé. (a) True (b) False
- 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 4.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My weakness is that I work too hard and I am too perfect.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
- 5.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) slumping in the chair (b) a small, warm smile (c) biting your nails (d) nodding at key points
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using the manager’s name (b) naming the role (c) copy-pasting to all (d) keeping it short
- 7.True or false: “Many thanks for the interview this morning.” is the thanks part of the note. (a) False (b) True
- 8.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I would be grateful for your guidance.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skills like typing (b) made-up marks (c) volunteer work (d) projects you did
- 10.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: greet and say your name or say why you are calling? (a) greet and say your name (b) say why you are calling
- 11.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why did you choose this course?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) a job interview (c) an admission interview
- 12.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: meeting deadlines? (a) a poor work habit (b) a good work habit
- 13.⭐ A good Result part includes… (a) nothing (b) a clear outcome (c) a new problem (d) an excuse
- 14.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) only “see” (b) that a file is attached (c) nothing about it (d) your password
- 15.🙂 A gentle smile when you meet the panel shows… (a) anger (b) fear (c) warmth and confidence (d) boredom
- 16.🧍 What does this signal usually show: eyes on the speaker? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows confidence
- 17.💻 Your online interview starts at 10:30 AM. You plan to join 5 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 15 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 10:10 AM (b) 10:25 AM (c) 10:15 AM (d) 10:40 AM
- 18.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: calling at a fair time? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) speaking clearly (c) listening to all (d) speaking non-stop
- 20.Which of these is a poor thank-you note habit? (a) naming one detail (b) sending it the same day (c) spelling names right (d) waiting two weeks
- 21.💪 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
- 22.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I look forward to hearing from you.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 23.True or false: “Hmm, okay, whatever you said.” shows that you drifted off. (a) True (b) False
- 24.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) five font styles (b) a file named final2 (c) adding fake prizes (d) a sensible file name
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being specific (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
- 26.True or false: “a shaky, quiet voice” usually shows nervousness. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “In short, most of us feel the plan needs a trial first.” (a) agreeing and adding (b) inviting others in (c) summing up (d) disagreeing politely
- 28.True or false: “What does your bakery sell, anyway?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) its website, prospectus (b) rumours from friends (c) nothing at all (d) guessing
- 30.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) nodding now and then (b) checking your phone (c) tapping on the desk (d) changing the topic
- 31.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the steps you took? (a) Action (b) Result (c) Situation (d) Task
- 32.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) “It was terrible.” (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) a kind, specific tip
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saving as PDF (b) mixed date formats (c) five font styles (d) tiny 8-point text
- 34.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Tell me about a time something went wrong.” (a) how you handle problems (b) your future plans (c) your motivation (d) what you would add
- 35.Which of these is a good application habit? (a) no role mentioned (b) slang and emojis (c) copy-pasting to all (d) a polite close
- 36.🎩 Which is the formal way to write “pls”? (a) plz (b) pleeease (c) please (d) plss
- 37.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “No idea.”? (a) “No clue, man.” (b) “Dunno.” (c) “Who knows?” (d) “I am not sure.”
- 38.True or false: the question “Describe yourself in a few lines.” mainly checks your background. (a) False (b) True
- 39.Which of these suits an interview? (a) sunglasses on your head (b) torn jeans (c) clean, ironed clothes (d) muddy shoes
- 40.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
Answer key
- an informal line
- False
- an open question
- a poor answer
- biting your nails
- copy-pasting to all
- True
- a formal line
- made-up marks
- greet and say your name
- an admission interview
- a good work habit
- a clear outcome
- that a file is attached
- warmth and confidence
- shows interest
- 10:10 AM
- a polite phone habit
- speaking non-stop
- waiting two weeks
- a good answer
- a formal line
- True
- a sensible file name
- being specific
- True
- summing up
- False
- its website, prospectus
- nodding now and then
- Action
- a kind, specific tip
- saving as PDF
- how you handle problems
- a polite close
- please
- “I am not sure.”
- True
- clean, ironed clothes
- poor preparation
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