Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 632 · 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.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: repeating one point? (a) a good GD habit (b) a poor GD habit
2. 2.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why did you choose this course?” (a) an admission interview (b) a job interview (c) a scholarship interview
3. 3.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: zero research? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
4. 4.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) by name, “Dear Ms …” (d) “Hey buddy”
5. 5.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will you give back to your community?” (a) a job interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) an admission interview
6. 6.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) reliability (b) plans for the money (c) fit with the course (d) commitment to study
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying your name (b) noting key details (c) chatting to others (d) saying thank you
8. 8.True or false: “taking short notes” is a sign of good listening. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “So, our group’s view is that both sides have merit.” (a) inviting others in (b) disagreeing politely (c) starting the discussion (d) summing up
10. 10.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Led”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
11. 11.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am the best student in my school and I am good at everything.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the clock (b) a blank stare (c) slumping in the chair (d) eyes on the speaker
13. 13.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) sitting up straight (b) leaning forward a little (c) a firm, short handshake (d) checking the clock
14. 14.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) soon after, in private (b) a month later (c) never (d) loudly, in front of all
15. 15.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) impatient (b) punctual (c) calm under pressure (d) curious
16. 16.Which of these is a good email habit? (a) a silly email ID (b) short paragraphs (c) emojis to a principal (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
17. 17.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the greeting or a polite thank-you line? (a) the greeting (b) a polite thank-you line
18. 18.True or false: “I used to get nervous speaking in class; I joined the debate club and it is getting easier.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 A good “Tell me about yourself” answer covers… (a) all your hobbies (b) your full life story (c) study, strengths, goal (d) your family tree
20. 20.🏆 “Why should we choose you?” — what should your answer link? (a) your skills to the role (b) your family’s fame (c) your need for money (d) other candidates’ flaws
21. 21.Which of these is a weak way to start a résumé line? (a) Organised (b) Was involved in (c) Managed (d) Designed
22. 22.🕘 Your interview is at 10:00 AM. The journey takes 75 minutes and you want to reach 10 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 8:35 AM (b) 9:50 AM (c) 8:45 AM (d) 8:55 AM
23. 23.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) ask how they feel (b) interrupt with advice (c) nod and listen (d) let them finish
24. 24.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Was part of”? (a) a weak phrase (b) a strong action verb
25. 25.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Raised”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
26. 26.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) school and marks (b) your bank details (c) volunteer work (d) skills like typing
27. 27.💬 An interview is best described as… (a) a debate to win (b) a written exam (c) a two-way conversation (d) a one-way lecture
28. 28.True or false: “leaning forward a little” usually shows interest. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these goes in the projects section? (a) a website for our club (b) school football team (c) typing 40 words a minute (d) Class 12 (Science), 2026
30. 30.📧 Which part of an email is this? Dear Ma’am, (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the subject line (d) the greeting
31. 31.True or false: a birthday message to your best friend needs an informal tone. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) attaching your résumé (b) a polite close (c) a long life story (d) one real example
33. 33.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Do I really have to come every day?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
34. 34.Which of these is a poor workplace habit? (a) owning your mistakes (b) greeting coworkers (c) asking when unsure (d) hiding a mistake
35. 35.✋ Where should your hands be while sitting in an interview? (a) behind your head (b) in your pockets (c) resting in your lap (d) fiddling with a pen
36. 36.📅 Why should you repeat key details like a date on the phone? (a) to waste time (b) to sound bored (c) to end the call (d) to avoid mistakes
37. 37.🎤 In an interview, which tone should you use? (a) rude and short (b) silly and loud (c) polite and formal (d) slangy and casual
38. 38.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) nothing about it (b) only “see” (c) that a file is attached (d) your password
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Raised (b) Organised (c) Tried to do (d) Led
40. 40.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) why you fit

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