Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 540 · 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.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🗨️ 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
3. 3.👂 What does this reply show? “Hmm, okay, whatever you said.” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
4. 4.💌 A thank-you note should be… (a) long and general (b) short and specific (c) a copy-paste (d) full of demands
5. 5.🗣️ In a group discussion (GD), what is the panel mainly watching? (a) who sits nearest (b) who shouts loudest (c) who speaks most (d) how you work with others
6. 6.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What are your goals for the next year?” (a) how you handle problems (b) your background (c) what you would add (d) your future plans
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading it aloud once (b) a teacher’s check (c) a file named final2 (d) same date format
8. 8.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) relaxed open hands (b) sitting up straight (c) nodding at key points (d) checking the clock
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting up straight (b) a firm, short handshake (c) relaxed open hands (d) leaning forward a little
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copy-pasting to all (b) no attachment (c) no role mentioned (d) keeping it short
11. 11.🚦 You are stuck in traffic and will be late. What should you do? (a) arrive and say nothing (b) just not go (c) call and inform them (d) blame the driver
12. 12.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I am writing about the Saturday helper post at your pet clinic.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “LOL, that was so funny.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mixed date formats (b) adding fake prizes (c) five font styles (d) saving as PDF
16. 16.Which of these is what a scholarship panel looks for? (a) fit with the course (b) manners with customers (c) commitment to study (d) your study habits
17. 17.True or false: “I was born in 2008. My father’s name is… my mother’s name is… I have two cousins…” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “What do students usually find hardest in the first year?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relaxed open hands (b) biting your nails (c) a calm, steady voice (d) a firm, short handshake
20. 20.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am good at everything, really.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
21. 21.💌 Which part of a thank-you note is this? “Sincerely, Tara Menon” (a) your interest (b) the thanks (c) a detail you recall (d) the sign-off
22. 22.True or false: texting your cousin about a movie needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💌 Should you send a thank-you note even if you think it went badly? (a) only with a gift (b) no, never (c) only if you won (d) yes, it is still polite
24. 24.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Gonna be late, sorry!” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
25. 25.🧍 What does this signal usually show: nodding at key points? (a) shows confidence (b) shows boredom (c) shows nervousness (d) shows interest
26. 26.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “That is a good point; it also works for small towns.” (a) inviting others in (b) agreeing and adding (c) summing up (d) starting the discussion
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) easily distracted (b) punctual (c) putting things off (d) often late
28. 28.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) three (b) one (c) as many as fit (d) five
29. 29.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Thanks a ton!”? (a) “Ta!” (b) “Thank you very much.” (c) “Tysm!!” (d) “Thx!”
30. 30.👥 In a panel interview, whom should you look at while answering? (a) the asker, then all (b) the door (c) nobody (d) only the senior one
31. 31.🕘 Your interview is at 9:30 AM. The journey takes 25 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 9:20 AM (b) 8:50 AM (c) 9:15 AM (d) 9:05 AM
32. 32.🎩 Formal or informal tone for chatting with classmates at lunch? (a) informal (b) formal
33. 33.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I look forward to hearing from you.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
34. 34.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) ask how they feel (b) nod and listen (c) interrupt with advice (d) let them finish
35. 35.💌 When should you send a thank-you note after an interview? (a) never (b) before the interview (c) within 24 hours (d) after a month
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) vague praise only (c) being specific (d) giving one clear tip
37. 37.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) emojis to a principal (b) one huge paragraph (c) text-message spelling (d) short paragraphs
38. 38.True or false: “Let us first agree on what the topic means.” is starting the discussion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👂 What does this reply show? “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
40. 40.Which of these is a weak way to start a résumé line? (a) Raised (b) Managed (c) Helped with stuff (d) Improved

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