Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test
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.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: hobbies and interests or education? (a) hobbies and interests (b) education
- 2.💻 Your online interview starts at 1:45 PM. You plan to join 15 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 15 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 1:30 PM (b) 1:15 PM (c) 1:45 PM
- 3.True or false: the question “How do you deal with pressure before exams?” mainly checks your motivation. (a) True (b) False
- 4.Which of these belongs on a student résumé? (a) made-up marks (b) volunteer work (c) a party selfie (d) your Aadhaar number
- 5.True or false: “What are the next steps after this interview?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
- 6.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) stop talking fully (b) argue with them (c) repeat the answer (d) thank them and shorten
- 8.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) signing with your name (b) one huge paragraph (c) no subject line (d) emojis to a principal
- 10.True or false: “Building on what Kabir said, schools could help too.” is agreeing and adding. (a) False (b) True
- 11.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
- 12.True or false: “a small, warm smile” usually shows interest. (a) False (b) True
- 13.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
- 14.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a short, firm handshake? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
- 15.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) twenty (b) just one word (c) two or three (d) none
- 16.True or false: “Let us first agree on what the topic means.” is starting the discussion. (a) True (b) False
- 17.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: good with numbers? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
- 18.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a firm, short handshake? (a) shows boredom (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows interest
- 19.True or false: a family group chat about dinner needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 20.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) nodding at key points (b) a firm, short handshake (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) a small, warm smile
- 21.👔 Does this suit an interview: polished shoes? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
- 22.Which of these is a poor thank-you note habit? (a) spelling names right (b) a polite sign-off (c) naming one detail (d) asking for the result
- 23.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) steady eye contact (b) asking a follow-up (c) nodding now and then (d) finishing their sentence
- 24.📧 Which part of an email is this? I need the certificate for a college application due on 20 June. (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the greeting (d) the subject line
- 25.Which of these is what a scholarship panel looks for? (a) fit with the course (b) free for the shifts (c) ready to start soon (d) real financial need
- 26.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: greeting coworkers? (a) a good work habit (b) a poor work habit
- 27.🧁 Before an interview at a bakery, what should you find out? (a) the owner’s address (b) what it makes and sells (c) nothing at all (d) its rivals’ secrets
- 28.💌 Good or poor thank-you note habit: adding demands? (a) a good note habit (b) a poor note habit
- 29.True or false: a birthday message to your best friend needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 30.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: poor at saying no? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
- 31.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Good at many things” (a) too casual (b) a spelling mistake (c) too vague
- 32.📞 The person you want is not available. What is best? (a) shout at the caller (b) hang up angrily (c) call ten times (d) leave a short message
- 33.True or false: “Your point about teamwork in the lab stayed with me.” recalls a detail from the interview. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: free for the shifts? (a) a scholarship panel (b) a job interviewer (c) an admission panel
- 35.👂 Good or poor listening: steady eye contact? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
- 36.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why did you apply to our school?” (a) what you would add (b) your future plans (c) your motivation (d) your background
- 37.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a clear subject line (b) a polite greeting (c) no subject line (d) replying within a day
- 38.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Hey buddy” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Yo, team” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
- 39.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 40.True or false: “I am even more excited about joining your team.” restates your interest. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- education
- 1:15 PM
- False
- volunteer work
- True
- False
- thank them and shorten
- a vague question
- signing with your name
- True
- True
- True
- a closed question
- a good way to close
- two or three
- True
- a strength
- shows confidence
- False
- a firm, short handshake
- suits an interview
- asking for the result
- finishing their sentence
- the main message
- real financial need
- a good work habit
- what it makes and sells
- a poor note habit
- False
- a weakness
- too vague
- leave a short message
- True
- a job interviewer
- good listening
- your motivation
- no subject line
- by name, “Dear Ms …”
- False
- True
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