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Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 564 · 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.❓ Why do good listeners ask follow-up questions? (a) to show off (b) to change the topic (c) to end the talk (d) to understand better
  2. 2.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “Let us first agree on what the topic means.” (a) starting the discussion (b) inviting others in (c) summing up (d) agreeing and adding
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) often late (b) poor at saying no (c) disorganised (d) a team player
  4. 4.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) no role mentioned (c) naming the role (d) a polite close
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing personally (b) speaking non-stop (c) mocking a speaker (d) disagreeing politely
  6. 6.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) a calm, steady voice (b) leaning forward a little (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) eyes on the speaker
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) noting key details (b) chatting to others (c) stating why you called (d) speaking clearly
  9. 9.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what you did? (a) Situation (b) Task (c) Result (d) Action
  10. 10.📑 In the education section, which order is usual? (a) latest first (b) random order (c) alphabetical (d) oldest first
  11. 11.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) languages you know (b) your bank details (c) school and marks (d) your phone and email
  12. 12.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) a big claim (b) repeating the word (c) a loud voice (d) a real example
  13. 13.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the sign-off and name or why you are a good fit? (a) the sign-off and name (b) why you are a good fit
  14. 14.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what changed in the end? (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
  15. 15.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: giving facts or examples? (a) a poor GD habit (b) a good GD habit
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) moaning about the wait (b) rushing out (c) begging for the job (d) asking about next steps
  17. 17.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) sitting up straight (b) a small, warm smile (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) shaking your leg
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) saying goodbye politely (c) moaning about the wait (d) asking about next steps
  19. 19.💻 Your online interview starts at 5:15 PM. You plan to join 10 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 25 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 5:30 PM (b) 5:05 PM (c) 4:50 PM (d) 4:40 PM
  20. 20.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Is there someone I would learn from closely?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
  21. 21.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am not very good with spreadsheets yet, so I am doing a free online course on them.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
  22. 22.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.✅ Before you press Send, what should you do? (a) nothing (b) add ten emojis (c) delete the subject (d) read it once more
  24. 24.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving without a word (b) rushing out (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) a calm smile
  26. 26.☎️ You get a wrong-number call. What is polite? (a) shout at them (b) hang up silently (c) tell them politely (d) pretend to be them
  27. 27.💻 Your online interview starts at 4:45 PM. You plan to join 10 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 30 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 4:35 PM (b) 4:05 PM (c) 4:15 PM (d) 5:05 PM
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) thanking the panel (c) saying goodbye politely (d) checking your phone
  29. 29.📝 Which line about tutoring is stronger? (a) Helped with stuff (b) Taught maths to 6 kids (c) Was a helper (d) Did some teaching
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing out (b) asking “Did I pass?” (c) thanking the panel (d) moaning about the wait
  31. 31.True or false: “gossiping about others” is a poor workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) asking “Did I pass?” (c) rushing out (d) pushing in your chair
  33. 33.Which of these suits an interview? (a) a T-shirt with slogans (b) torn jeans (c) sunglasses on your head (d) clean, ironed clothes
  34. 34.💌 Good or poor thank-you note habit: waiting two weeks? (a) a poor note habit (b) a good note habit
  35. 35.🏫 How should you write to a principal you have never met? (a) like a text to a friend (b) with many emojis (c) formally and briefly (d) in all capitals
  36. 36.True or false: “Would anyone like to add to that?” is summing up. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the sign-off or a polite thank-you line? (a) the sign-off (b) a polite thank-you line
  38. 38.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Please let me know if you need anything else.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
  39. 39.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did you get interested in coding?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
  40. 40.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) only if it is long (b) yes, word for word (c) no, tailor each one (d) yes, without names

Answer key

  1. to understand better
  2. starting the discussion
  3. a team player
  4. no role mentioned
  5. disagreeing politely
  6. False
  7. a shaky, quiet voice
  8. chatting to others
  9. Action
  10. latest first
  11. your bank details
  12. a real example
  13. why you are a good fit
  14. Result
  15. a good GD habit
  16. asking about next steps
  17. a small, warm smile
  18. moaning about the wait
  19. 4:40 PM
  20. a good question
  21. a good answer
  22. True
  23. read it once more
  24. True
  25. a calm smile
  26. tell them politely
  27. 4:05 PM
  28. checking your phone
  29. Taught maths to 6 kids
  30. thanking the panel
  31. True
  32. pushing in your chair
  33. clean, ironed clothes
  34. a poor note habit
  35. formally and briefly
  36. False
  37. a polite thank-you line
  38. a formal line
  39. an open question
  40. no, tailor each one

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