Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 707 · 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.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ How long should each of your turns in a GD be? (a) short and to the point (b) as long as needed (c) one word (d) five minutes or more
3. 3.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
4. 4.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a trick question (b) an open question (c) no question (d) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: keeping your desk tidy? (a) a good work habit (b) a poor work habit
7. 7.True or false: “summing up their point” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is what a scholarship panel looks for? (a) fit with the course (b) your study habits (c) plans for the money (d) interest in the subject
9. 9.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “repeating the key point” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “your phone and email” belongs on a student résumé. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) naming the attachment (b) checking spelling (c) forgetting the file (d) a polite greeting
13. 13.Which of these is a poor thank-you note habit? (a) a short note (b) naming one detail (c) misspelling their name (d) a polite sign-off
14. 14.🙋 What is a good way to leave the interview room? (a) check your phone (b) thank them for the time (c) ask “Did I pass?” (d) walk out silently
15. 15.📧 Which part of an email is this? Subject: Internship application – Ananya Rao (a) the sign-off (b) the greeting (c) the subject line (d) the main message
16. 16.Which of these suits an interview? (a) polished shoes (b) muddy shoes (c) sunglasses on your head (d) torn jeans
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
18. 18.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Email: cutiepie_2008@…” (a) too casual (b) a spelling mistake (c) too vague
19. 19.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
20. 20.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) ten pages (b) one word (c) as long as possible (d) a few short paragraphs
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming one detail (b) spelling names right (c) misspelling their name (d) thanking each person
22. 22.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a closed question (b) a long story (c) an open question (d) a riddle
23. 23.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: often late? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
24. 24.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📄 In which résumé section does this go: spreadsheets (basic)? (a) activities (b) skills (c) projects (d) contact details
26. 26.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) touching your face a lot (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) leaning forward a little
27. 27.💻 For an online interview, where should the camera be? (a) pointing at the ceiling (b) below your chin (c) facing the wall (d) at eye level
28. 28.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: repeating one point? (a) a good GD habit (b) a poor GD habit
29. 29.Which of these is a poor workplace habit? (a) respecting others’ time (b) arriving on time (c) gossiping about others (d) phone on silent
30. 30.👂 What does this reply show? “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
31. 31.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
32. 32.📞 In a polite phone call, which comes first: say why you are calling or note the answer? (a) say why you are calling (b) note the answer
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear subject line (b) text-message spelling (c) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (d) a silly email ID
34. 34.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: shouting into the phone? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you need financial support?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I am not very good with spreadsheets yet, so I am doing a free online course on them.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: staying on the topic? (a) a poor GD habit (b) a good GD habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pleading for the job (b) a polite close (c) one real example (d) using the manager’s name
39. 39.📧 Which part of an email is this? Dear Ma’am, (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the greeting (d) the subject line
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming one detail (b) misspelling their name (c) adding demands (d) asking for the result

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