Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 786 · 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.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “A” stand for? (a) Attitude (b) Action (c) Ability (d) Answer
2. 2.✅ Before you press Send, what should you do? (a) delete the subject (b) add ten emojis (c) nothing (d) read it once more
3. 3.💻 For an online interview, where should the camera be? (a) pointing at the ceiling (b) at eye level (c) facing the wall (d) below your chin
4. 4.True or false: “hiding a mistake” is a good workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Led”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
6. 6.📋 Your teacher gives instructions for a project. How can you be sure you understood? (a) ask a friend next week (b) guess and start (c) say nothing (d) repeat the key points
7. 7.⚠️ An interviewer finds a lie on your résumé. What is likely? (a) you get promoted (b) you lose their trust (c) nothing happens (d) you get a bonus
8. 8.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) half an hour (b) 15 minutes (c) 10 seconds (d) 1 to 2 minutes
9. 9.🎩 Formal or informal tone for writing to a bakery owner for a summer job? (a) informal (b) formal
10. 10.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
11. 11.👂 Good or poor listening: staring out the window? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
12. 12.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: made-up marks? (a) include it (b) leave it out
13. 13.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
14. 14.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Raised”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
15. 15.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: checking every number? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
16. 16.True or false: “meeting deadlines” is a good workplace habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: leaving it to the day? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
18. 18.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
19. 19.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: asking about next steps? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
20. 20.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
21. 21.True or false: “waiting for a pause” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📄 Your résumé says you led a club. In the interview you should… (a) change the subject (b) say it was a joke (c) be ready to explain it (d) deny it
23. 23.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) clean, ironed clothes (b) a light scent or none (c) polished shoes (d) torn jeans
24. 24.✉️ Which subject line is best for an internship email? (a) hi (b) Internship – Ananya Rao (c) please read!!! (d) (no subject)
25. 25.True or false: “Our housing society wanted to help a family whose home was damaged in the floods.” is the Result part. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I called him, learned he was unwell, and shared his part among the rest of us.” (a) Action (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Result
27. 27.True or false: “What do I do?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “steady eye contact” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) putting things off (b) often late (c) impatient (d) calm under pressure
30. 30.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: meeting deadlines? (a) a good work habit (b) a poor work habit
31. 31.🎓 An admission interview mainly checks… (a) your favourite film (b) your family’s car (c) your fit for the course (d) your social media
32. 32.⭐ Which part of a STAR answer is usually the longest? (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Action (d) Result
33. 33.✉️ How long should a student’s application email be? (a) one word (b) as long as possible (c) a few short paragraphs (d) ten pages
34. 34.True or false: the question “What would you do if a teammate did no work?” mainly checks how you handle problems. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
36. 36.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) moaning about the wait (b) pushing in your chair (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) begging for the job
37. 37.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Tried to do”? (a) a weak phrase (b) a strong action verb
38. 38.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) let them finish (b) nod and listen (c) interrupt with advice (d) ask how they feel
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relaxed open hands (b) a calm, steady voice (c) sitting up straight (d) touching your face a lot
40. 40.True or false: “guessing the time” is poor interview preparation. (a) False (b) True

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