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.True or false: “Sorry, what? I was looking at something.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a short, firm handshake? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
- 3.True or false: “Did many activities” is too vague. (a) False (b) True
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding now and then (b) tapping on the desk (c) summing up their point (d) steady eye contact
- 5.True or false: “clubs and activities” should be left out of a résumé. (a) True (b) False
- 6.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: keeping your desk tidy? (a) a poor work habit (b) a good work habit
- 7.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) disagreeing politely (b) listening to all (c) speaking non-stop (d) giving facts or examples
- 8.🧍 What does this signal usually show: shaking your leg? (a) shows boredom (b) shows nervousness (c) shows interest (d) shows confidence
- 9.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Result (b) Action (c) Task (d) Situation
- 10.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: achievements or education? (a) achievements (b) education
- 11.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a scholarship interview? (a) informal (b) formal
- 12.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) nothing about it (b) your password (c) that a file is attached (d) only “see”
- 13.Which of these is what an admission panel looks for? (a) reasons for the college (b) service to others (c) commitment to study (d) manners with customers
- 14.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: hobbies and interests or skills? (a) hobbies and interests (b) skills
- 15.Which of these is a good workplace habit? (a) arriving late daily (b) gossiping about others (c) rude replies on chat (d) phone on silent
- 16.💌 Should you send a thank-you note even if you think it went badly? (a) no, never (b) only if you won (c) yes, it is still polite (d) only with a gift
- 17.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: meeting deadlines? (a) a poor work habit (b) a good work habit
- 18.True or false: planning a picnic with friends needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
- 19.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers where and when? (a) Result (b) Task (c) Action (d) Situation
- 20.True or false: “a blank stare” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
- 21.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) putting things off (b) easily distracted (c) a team player (d) disorganised
- 23.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: a polite thank-you line or the sign-off? (a) a polite thank-you line (b) the sign-off
- 24.True or false: “Yeah, yeah, I know all that already.” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Taught (b) Collected (c) Helped with stuff (d) Designed
- 26.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: guessing the time? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
- 27.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) your holiday plans (d) other jobs you want
- 28.Which of these is a poor résumé habit? (a) one font throughout (b) five font styles (c) checking every number (d) reading it aloud once
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) taking others’ credit (b) ignoring instructions (c) gossiping about others (d) respecting others’ time
- 30.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “A” stand for? (a) Ability (b) Answer (c) Attitude (d) Action
- 31.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
- 32.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a phone call to a hospital reception? (a) informal (b) formal
- 33.📄 How long should a student résumé usually be? (a) half a line (b) ten pages (c) five pages (d) one page
- 34.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) tapping on the desk (b) repeating the key point (c) asking a follow-up (d) waiting for a pause
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening to all (b) repeating one point (c) speaking clearly (d) keeping points brief
- 36.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
- 37.True or false: “I placed the most popular items near the counter and kept change ready.” is the Task part. (a) True (b) False
- 38.👂 Good or poor listening: changing the topic? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 39.True or false: “I was asked to make the corner easy to use.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
- 40.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
Answer key
- False
- a good way to close
- True
- tapping on the desk
- False
- a good work habit
- speaking non-stop
- shows nervousness
- Task
- education
- formal
- that a file is attached
- reasons for the college
- skills
- phone on silent
- yes, it is still polite
- a good work habit
- False
- Situation
- False
- a formal line
- a team player
- a polite thank-you line
- False
- Helped with stuff
- poor preparation
- why you fit the role
- five font styles
- respecting others’ time
- Action
- unhelpful feedback
- formal
- one page
- tapping on the desk
- repeating one point
- constructive feedback
- False
- poor listening
- False
- a clear question
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