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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) projects you did (b) your bank details (c) made-up marks (d) a long life story
- 2.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: shouting it in public? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
- 3.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) taking short notes (b) only waiting to talk (c) yawning loudly (d) finishing their sentence
- 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
- 5.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a scholarship interview? (a) informal (b) formal
- 6.True or false: “What would a normal day in this internship look like?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a phone call to a hospital reception? (a) informal (b) formal
- 8.True or false: “I like movies, sleeping late and hanging out. That’s it.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking spelling (b) no subject line (c) signing with your name (d) a polite greeting
- 10.✉️ Should you send the same letter to every employer? (a) no, tailor each one (b) yes, without names (c) yes, word for word (d) only if it is long
- 11.True or false: “What will you study with this support?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) False (b) True
- 12.💌 Should you send a thank-you note even if you think it went badly? (a) only if you won (b) no, never (c) only with a gift (d) yes, it is still polite
- 13.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: keeping points brief? (a) a poor GD habit (b) a good GD habit
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, steady voice (b) relaxed open hands (c) slumping in the chair (d) a firm, short handshake
- 15.📝 Before an important call, what should you keep ready? (a) the TV on (b) loud music (c) a pen and your notes (d) a snack
- 16.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 17.True or false: a scholarship interview needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 18.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) a polite close (b) attaching your résumé (c) keeping it short (d) slang and emojis
- 19.Which of these shows your work? (a) a college transcript (b) the call letter (c) Class 10 marksheet (d) a portfolio
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring instructions (b) arriving on time (c) hiding a mistake (d) gossiping about others
- 21.True or false: “Responsable for the class notice board” is too casual for a résumé. (a) True (b) False
- 22.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: activity certificates? (a) proves your marks (b) confirms your slot (c) proves who you are (d) shows your work
- 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
- 24.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My strength? I don’t know, you tell me.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
- 25.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “As our eco club secretary, I plan weekly tasks for twenty members.” (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) why you fit
- 26.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Send me the deets pls.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
- 27.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: bringing in quiet ones? (a) a good GD habit (b) a poor GD habit
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping your desk tidy (b) greeting coworkers (c) meeting deadlines (d) hiding a mistake
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a copied template (b) waiting two weeks (c) a polite sign-off (d) misspelling their name
- 30.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am in Class 12 and enjoy maths. Last summer I taught younger children at our society’s free tuition, so I want to study education.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
- 31.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: what you did or the setting? (a) what you did (b) the setting
- 32.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) starting with a positive (d) shouting it in public
- 33.True or false: talking to your new supervisor on day one needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
- 34.True or false: “I look forward to hearing from you.” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
- 35.True or false: “I respect that view, but the numbers suggest otherwise.” is inviting others in. (a) False (b) True
- 36.True or false: “I would be grateful for your guidance.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
- 37.Which of these suits an interview? (a) muddy shoes (b) a crumpled shirt (c) torn jeans (d) a plain shirt or kurta
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) emojis to a principal (b) replying within a day (c) a sensible email ID (d) short paragraphs
- 39.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or your goal? (a) the steps you took (b) your goal
- 40.🕘 Your interview is at 10:45 AM. The journey takes 85 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 9:20 AM (b) 10:30 AM (c) 9:05 AM (d) 9:35 AM
Answer key
- projects you did
- an unhelpful habit
- taking short notes
- a helpful habit
- formal
- False
- formal
- True
- no subject line
- no, tailor each one
- False
- yes, it is still polite
- a good GD habit
- slumping in the chair
- a pen and your notes
- an open question
- False
- slang and emojis
- a portfolio
- arriving on time
- False
- shows your work
- an unhelpful habit
- a poor answer
- why you fit
- an informal line
- a good GD habit
- hiding a mistake
- a polite sign-off
- a strong answer
- the setting
- starting with a positive
- True
- False
- False
- True
- a plain shirt or kurta
- emojis to a principal
- your goal
- 9:05 AM
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