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 STAR part is this sentence? “Our housing society wanted to help a family whose home was damaged in the floods.” (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
- 2.True or false: “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” shows that you listened. (a) False (b) True
- 3.True or false: “plans for the money” is what an admission panel looks for. (a) True (b) False
- 4.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) summing up their point (b) only waiting to talk (c) nodding now and then (d) waiting for a pause
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick learner (b) calm under pressure (c) good with numbers (d) poor at saying no
- 6.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) as long as possible (b) a few short paragraphs (c) one word (d) ten pages
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) mocking the person (c) bringing up old errors (d) comparing with others
- 8.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: mixed date formats? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
- 9.📧 Good or poor email habit: ALL CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
- 10.True or false: “Please let me know if you need anything else.” is a formal line. (a) True (b) False
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) patient (b) curious (c) impatient (d) calm under pressure
- 12.🧍 What does this signal usually show: leaning forward a little? (a) shows boredom (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows nervousness
- 13.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) crushing hard (b) limp and long (c) firm and brief (d) with a wet hand
- 14.True or false: “a calm, steady voice” usually shows interest. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Worked on a project” (a) too vague (b) too casual (c) a spelling mistake
- 16.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
- 17.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: long personal calls? (a) a good work habit (b) a poor work habit
- 18.📧 Which part of an email is this? Dear Ma’am, (a) the greeting (b) the main message (c) the subject line (d) the sign-off
- 19.📅 Why should all dates on a résumé use the same format? (a) it looks neat and clear (b) it hides gaps (c) it is longer (d) it is a law
- 20.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What makes you a good fit here?” (a) how you handle problems (b) your motivation (c) what you would add (d) your background
- 21.💪 A good weakness answer has two parts: the weakness and… (a) who caused it (b) why it is fine (c) how you are fixing it (d) a joke about it
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) long personal calls (b) hiding a mistake (c) leaving without telling (d) arriving on time
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spelling names right (b) a long essay (c) waiting two weeks (d) a copied template
- 24.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
- 25.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
- 26.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: good with numbers? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
- 27.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) interrupt with advice (b) ask how they feel (c) let them finish (d) nod and listen
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting midway (b) tapping on the desk (c) steady eye contact (d) only waiting to talk
- 29.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: five font styles? (a) a good résumé habit (b) a poor résumé habit
- 30.🗣️ Nobody starts the GD. What is a good way to begin? (a) define the topic (b) tell a joke about it (c) leave the room (d) wait in silence
- 31.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Kind of handled”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) easily distracted (b) putting things off (c) disorganised (d) patient
- 33.🎩 Formal or informal tone for writing to a bakery owner for a summer job? (a) formal (b) informal
- 34.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 35.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I have helped at my family’s shop for two years and can handle billing.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
- 36.Which of these is a poor thank-you note habit? (a) spelling names right (b) naming one detail (c) sending it the same day (d) misspelling their name
- 37.True or false: “plans for the money” is what a first-job interviewer looks for. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🧍 What does this signal usually show: slumping in the chair? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows confidence (c) shows boredom (d) shows interest
- 39.True or false: “summing up their point” is a sign of good listening. (a) True (b) False
- 40.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: noting key details? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
Answer key
- Situation
- True
- False
- only waiting to talk
- poor at saying no
- a few short paragraphs
- speaking privately
- a poor résumé habit
- a poor email habit
- True
- impatient
- shows interest
- firm and brief
- False
- too vague
- True
- a poor work habit
- the greeting
- it looks neat and clear
- what you would add
- how you are fixing it
- arriving on time
- spelling names right
- poor preparation
- a poor application habit
- a strength
- interrupt with advice
- steady eye contact
- a poor résumé habit
- define the topic
- a weak phrase
- patient
- formal
- True
- why you fit
- misspelling their name
- False
- shows boredom
- True
- a polite phone habit
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