Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 467 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.🔍 What is the best way to catch spelling errors? (a) never re-read (b) add more words (c) trust the first draft (d) proofread, ask someone
2. 2.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or what changed in the end? (a) the steps you took (b) what changed in the end
3. 3.⏳ When is a good time to follow up on an unanswered email? (a) after ten minutes (b) every hour (c) never (d) after a few working days
4. 4.🔢 Why do numbers make a résumé line stronger? (a) they look pretty (b) they show real results (c) they confuse people (d) they fill space
5. 5.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) slumping in the chair (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) a small, warm smile (d) a calm, steady voice
6. 6.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Responsable for the class notice board” (a) too casual (b) too vague (c) a spelling mistake
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long life story (b) slang and emojis (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
8. 8.📧 What should the subject line do? (a) be a joke (b) say hello (c) sum up the email (d) be left blank
9. 9.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: saving as PDF? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
10. 10.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Taught”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
12. 12.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: what you did or your goal? (a) what you did (b) your goal
13. 13.True or false: “How will you manage hostel life?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) neat, tidy hair (b) polished shoes (c) a light scent or none (d) a crumpled shirt
15. 15.📅 Why should all dates on a résumé use the same format? (a) it is a law (b) it hides gaps (c) it is longer (d) it looks neat and clear
16. 16.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “T” stand for? (a) Talent (b) Time (c) Team (d) Task
17. 17.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) joining late (b) camera switched off (c) lying on the bed (d) looking at the camera
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling very late (b) saying your name (c) a noisy background (d) shouting into the phone
19. 19.True or false: “How soon can I take a long leave?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: well organised? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
21. 21.True or false: “waiting for a pause” is a sign of good listening. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) limp and long (b) with a wet hand (c) firm and brief (d) crushing hard
23. 23.True or false: “Skils: typing, Hindi, English” has a spelling mistake. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or a polite closing line? (a) the sign-off and name (b) a polite closing line
25. 25.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the subject line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the subject line
26. 26.🔁 “Paraphrasing” in a conversation means… (a) ignoring it (b) shouting it back (c) saying it in your words (d) copying it exactly
27. 27.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) a team player (b) often late (c) shy in big groups (d) poor at saying no
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) your Aadhaar number (b) made-up marks (c) your siblings’ marks (d) clubs and activities
29. 29.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “skills like typing” belongs on a student résumé. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) five (b) three (c) one (d) as many as fit
33. 33.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “Our class library corner had books lying everywhere and few readers.” (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Result (d) Action
34. 34.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling very late (b) greeting first (c) saying your name (d) speaking clearly
36. 36.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) rumours from friends (b) guessing (c) nothing at all (d) its website, prospectus
37. 37.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: adding fake prizes? (a) a good résumé habit (b) a poor résumé habit
38. 38.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
39. 39.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: zero research? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
40. 40.Which of these is a strong action verb for a résumé? (a) Kind of handled (b) Was part of (c) Led (d) Helped with stuff

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