Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 710 · 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 a clear or a vague question? “Is it like that or something?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a sensible email ID (b) naming the attachment (c) forgetting the file (d) signing with your name
3. 3.🎩 Formal or informal tone for talking to your new supervisor on day one? (a) informal (b) formal
4. 4.🧍 What does this signal usually show: sitting up straight? (a) shows boredom (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows interest
5. 5.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
6. 6.True or false: “respecting others’ time” is a good workplace habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) speaking clearly (b) disagreeing politely (c) giving facts or examples (d) going off-topic
8. 8.True or false: “your study habits” is what a scholarship panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “keeping your desk tidy” is a poor workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Tried to do”? (a) a weak phrase (b) a strong action verb
11. 11.🗣️ Nobody starts the GD. What is a good way to begin? (a) wait in silence (b) define the topic (c) tell a joke about it (d) leave the room
12. 12.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
13. 13.🗺️ When should you check the route to the venue? (a) after you are late (b) a day or more before (c) on the way there (d) never
14. 14.True or false: “reasons for the college” is what a scholarship panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) never proofreading (b) one font throughout (c) five font styles (d) copying a friend’s CV
16. 16.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) starting with a positive (c) vague praise only (d) mocking the person
17. 17.📧 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
18. 18.💌 Which part of a thank-you note is this? “Thank you for meeting me today about the library internship.” (a) your interest (b) the sign-off (c) the thanks (d) a detail you recall
19. 19.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) leaving it to the day (b) staying up all night (c) not knowing the address (d) sleeping well
20. 20.True or false: “What does your bakery sell, anyway?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kind of handled (b) Just attended (c) Was involved in (d) Organised
22. 22.🕘 Your interview is at 9:15 AM. The journey takes 85 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 8:05 AM (b) 7:35 AM (c) 7:50 AM (d) 9:00 AM
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) often late (b) disorganised (c) easily distracted (d) patient
24. 24.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling at a fair time (b) not saying who you are (c) stating why you called (d) speaking clearly
26. 26.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a small, warm smile? (a) shows boredom (b) shows confidence (c) shows nervousness (d) shows interest
27. 27.True or false: “no copies of marksheets” is poor interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: pushing in your chair? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
29. 29.True or false: “losing the call letter” is poor interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “projects you did” should be left out of a résumé. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a long story (b) a closed question (c) an open question (d) a riddle
32. 32.🗣️ You don’t know much about the GD topic. What is best? (a) stay silent fully (b) change the topic (c) make up facts (d) listen, then add a point
33. 33.Which of these is a strong action verb for a résumé? (a) Was involved in (b) Was part of (c) Taught (d) Helped with stuff
34. 34.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) clean, ironed clothes (b) torn jeans (c) school uniform if asked (d) a plain shirt or kurta
35. 35.🕘 Your interview is at 4:45 PM. The journey takes 30 minutes and you want to reach 20 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 4:35 PM (b) 4:25 PM (c) 3:55 PM (d) 4:15 PM
36. 36.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) interrupting midway (b) changing the topic (c) steady eye contact (d) yawning loudly
37. 37.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: moaning about the wait? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
38. 38.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What do students usually find hardest in the first year?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
39. 39.👔 Does this suit an interview: muddy shoes? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
40. 40.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) repeating the word (b) a loud voice (c) a real example (d) a big claim

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