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.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 2.True or false: “your siblings’ marks” belongs on a student résumé. (a) False (b) True
- 3.🪑 Your words say “I am excited”, but you are slouching. What will people believe more? (a) your body language (b) the furniture (c) neither of them (d) only your words
- 4.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 15 minutes (b) half an hour (c) 1 to 2 minutes (d) 10 seconds
- 5.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What made you choose science?” (a) your motivation (b) your future plans (c) how you handle problems (d) your background
- 6.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: sleeping well? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
- 7.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
- 8.👂 What does this reply show? “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
- 9.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 10.True or false: “Why did you choose this course?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) False (b) True
- 11.Which of these is a good group discussion habit? (a) silent the whole time (b) arguing personally (c) staying on the topic (d) speaking non-stop
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Did I pass?” (b) begging for the job (c) rushing out (d) pushing in your chair
- 13.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) changing the topic (b) tapping on the desk (c) summing up their point (d) checking your phone
- 14.True or false: “Did you bring your ID card?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
- 15.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) short paragraphs (b) naming the attachment (c) replying within a day (d) one huge paragraph
- 16.📳 Your phone rings during an interview. What should you have done? (a) kept it loud (b) answered it (c) switched it off (d) set a fun ringtone
- 17.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: chatting to others? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
- 18.📧 Good or poor email habit: replying within a day? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating one point (b) arguing personally (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) pointing fingers
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (b) forgetting the file (c) a clear subject line (d) no subject line
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear subject line (b) replying within a day (c) signing with your name (d) forgetting the file
- 22.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: calm under pressure? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
- 23.💌 Which part of a thank-you note is this? “Many thanks for the interview this morning.” (a) the thanks (b) a detail you recall (c) your interest (d) the sign-off
- 24.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) not reading your résumé (b) preparing documents (c) not knowing the address (d) zero research
- 25.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: arriving on time? (a) a poor work habit (b) a good work habit
- 26.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: reliability? (a) an admission panel (b) a scholarship panel (c) a job interviewer
- 27.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I just finished Class 12 in commerce. Helping at my uncle’s shop on weekends taught me billing and patience, so this cashier role interests me.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
- 28.True or false: “What do you know about our bakery?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) False (b) True
- 29.☎️ You get a wrong-number call. What is polite? (a) shout at them (b) pretend to be them (c) tell them politely (d) hang up silently
- 30.👂 Good or poor listening: taking short notes? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 31.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: shy in big groups? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
- 32.Which of these usually shows confidence? (a) checking the clock (b) shaking your leg (c) eyes on the speaker (d) relaxed open hands
- 33.📁 Where should you keep your documents? (a) at home (b) in your pocket (c) in one neat folder (d) loose in your bag
- 34.True or false: talking to your new supervisor on day one needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
- 35.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) sitting up straight (b) eyes on the speaker (c) touching your face a lot (d) relaxed open hands
- 36.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
- 37.True or false: “What clubs or projects can first-year students join?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
- 38.⚠️ An interviewer finds a lie on your résumé. What is likely? (a) you lose their trust (b) you get a bonus (c) you get promoted (d) nothing happens
- 39.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: clubs and activities? (a) include it (b) leave it out
- 40.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) a plain shirt or kurta (b) a T-shirt with slogans (c) clean, ironed clothes (d) trimmed nails
Answer key
- True
- False
- your body language
- 1 to 2 minutes
- your motivation
- good preparation
- True
- shows you listened
- a closed question
- True
- staying on the topic
- pushing in your chair
- summing up their point
- False
- one huge paragraph
- switched it off
- a rude phone habit
- a good email habit
- bringing in quiet ones
- a clear subject line
- forgetting the file
- a strength
- the thanks
- preparing documents
- a good work habit
- a job interviewer
- a strong answer
- True
- tell them politely
- good listening
- a weakness
- relaxed open hands
- in one neat folder
- True
- touching your face a lot
- a poor response
- False
- you lose their trust
- include it
- a T-shirt with slogans
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