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Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 293 · 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.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Tell me about yourself.” (a) your motivation (b) what you would add (c) your background (d) your future plans
  2. 2.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) made-up marks (b) awards and prizes (c) languages you know (d) school and marks
  3. 3.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you want to study at this college?” (a) a job interview (b) an admission interview (c) a scholarship interview
  4. 4.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) asking a follow-up (b) summing up their point (c) tapping on the desk (d) leaning in slightly
  5. 5.Which of these suits an interview? (a) sunglasses on your head (b) heavy perfume (c) trimmed nails (d) a crumpled shirt
  6. 6.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is too humble (b) it is not believable (c) it is too honest (d) it is too detailed
  7. 7.Which of these is a strong action verb for a résumé? (a) Led (b) Was there for (c) Kind of handled (d) Tried to do
  8. 8.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I just finished Class 12 in commerce. Helping at my uncle’s shop on weekends taught me billing and patience, so this cashier role interests me.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
  9. 9.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: arguing personally? (a) a poor GD habit (b) a good GD habit
  10. 10.✅ Before you press Send, what should you do? (a) add ten emojis (b) delete the subject (c) nothing (d) read it once more
  11. 11.💌 Good or poor thank-you note habit: sending it the same day? (a) a good note habit (b) a poor note habit
  12. 12.🙋 When you ask about next steps, you learn… (a) their salaries (b) when to expect news (c) your marks (d) the other answers
  13. 13.📧 Which part of an email is this? Dear Principal, (a) the greeting (b) the sign-off (c) the main message (d) the subject line
  14. 14.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Internship application – Ananya Rao (a) the greeting (b) the subject line (c) the main message (d) the sign-off
  15. 15.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: patient? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
  16. 16.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) rushing out (b) a short, firm handshake (c) checking your phone (d) begging for the job
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) your bank details (b) school and marks (c) clubs and activities (d) projects you did
  18. 18.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “Perfect, no notes!” (b) “It was terrible.” (c) nothing at all (d) a kind, specific tip
  19. 19.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “In a group project, one teammate stopped replying to messages.” (a) Result (b) Task (c) Action (d) Situation
  20. 20.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “When can you start work?” (a) a job interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) an admission interview
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) only listing mistakes (c) being kind and honest (d) bringing up old errors
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick learner (b) patient (c) a team player (d) disorganised
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) putting things off (b) easily distracted (c) a team player (d) disorganised
  24. 24.True or false: “Let me check I have it: two copies and one photo.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) being specific (c) speaking privately (d) mocking the person
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arriving on time (b) respecting others’ time (c) rude replies on chat (d) keeping your desk tidy
  27. 27.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: moaning about the wait? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
  28. 28.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
  29. 29.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) awards and prizes (b) your phone and email (c) projects you did (d) your passwords
  30. 30.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) finishing their sentence (b) checking your phone (c) yawning loudly (d) nodding now and then
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) misspelling their name (b) thanking each person (c) naming one detail (d) sending it the same day
  32. 32.📝 Before an important call, what should you keep ready? (a) the TV on (b) loud music (c) a snack (d) a pen and your notes
  33. 33.True or false: “reliability” is what an admission panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, steady voice (b) relaxed open hands (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) sitting up straight
  36. 36.🚦 You are stuck in traffic and will be late. What should you do? (a) blame the driver (b) just not go (c) arrive and say nothing (d) call and inform them
  37. 37.💻 Your online interview starts at 10:45 AM. You plan to join 5 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 30 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 10:10 AM (b) 10:15 AM (c) 11:10 AM (d) 10:40 AM
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding fake prizes (b) mixed date formats (c) copying a friend’s CV (d) same date format
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) projects you did (b) volunteer work (c) clubs and activities (d) a long life story
  40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback

Answer key

  1. your background
  2. made-up marks
  3. an admission interview
  4. tapping on the desk
  5. trimmed nails
  6. it is not believable
  7. Led
  8. a strong answer
  9. a poor GD habit
  10. read it once more
  11. a good note habit
  12. when to expect news
  13. the greeting
  14. the subject line
  15. a strength
  16. a short, firm handshake
  17. your bank details
  18. a kind, specific tip
  19. Situation
  20. a job interview
  21. being kind and honest
  22. disorganised
  23. a team player
  24. True
  25. mocking the person
  26. rude replies on chat
  27. a poor way to close
  28. an unhelpful habit
  29. your passwords
  30. nodding now and then
  31. misspelling their name
  32. a pen and your notes
  33. False
  34. False
  35. a shaky, quiet voice
  36. call and inform them
  37. 10:10 AM
  38. same date format
  39. a long life story
  40. constructive feedback

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