Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 791 · 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.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you need financial support?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
2. 2.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what changed in the end? (a) Situation (b) Task (c) Action (d) Result
3. 3.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Gonna be late, sorry!” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
4. 4.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 15 minutes (b) 10 seconds (c) 1 to 2 minutes (d) half an hour
5. 5.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) joining late (b) joining 5 minutes early (c) camera at eye level (d) looking at the camera
6. 6.Which of these is a poor thank-you note habit? (a) asking for the result (b) naming one detail (c) a short note (d) a polite sign-off
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) rushing out (c) leaving without a word (d) a calm smile
8. 8.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Improved”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only waiting to talk (b) taking short notes (c) asking a follow-up (d) nodding now and then
10. 10.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) skills like typing (b) a long life story (c) your phone and email (d) volunteer work
11. 11.Which of these is what an admission panel looks for? (a) service to others (b) plans for the money (c) reasons for the college (d) real financial need
12. 12.True or false: “guessing the time” is good interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) punctual (b) often late (c) calm under pressure (d) well organised
14. 14.Which of these suits an interview? (a) a T-shirt with slogans (b) sunglasses on your head (c) flip-flops (d) a plain shirt or kurta
15. 15.📑 In the education section, which order is usual? (a) alphabetical (b) oldest first (c) random order (d) latest first
16. 16.True or false: “Did you enjoy the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎩 Formal or informal tone for writing to a bakery owner for a summer job? (a) formal (b) informal
18. 18.Which of these is a poor résumé habit? (a) a file named final2 (b) checking every number (c) reading it aloud once (d) a sensible file name
19. 19.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) neat, tidy hair (b) torn jeans (c) a light scent or none (d) a plain shirt or kurta
20. 20.🧍 What does this signal usually show: relaxed open hands? (a) shows confidence (b) shows nervousness (c) shows boredom (d) shows interest
21. 21.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) upright, feet flat (b) leaning far back (c) slumped sideways (d) one leg on the chair
22. 22.🏫 How should you write to a principal you have never met? (a) with many emojis (b) formally and briefly (c) like a text to a friend (d) in all capitals
23. 23.✉️ Good or poor application habit: copy-pasting to all? (a) a good application habit (b) a poor application habit
24. 24.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a long story (b) a riddle (c) a closed question (d) an open question
25. 25.Which of these belongs on a student résumé? (a) a party selfie (b) your siblings’ marks (c) made-up marks (d) projects you did
26. 26.Which of these is a good thank-you note habit? (a) asking for the result (b) thanking each person (c) waiting two weeks (d) misspelling their name
27. 27.🙂 A gentle smile when you meet the panel shows… (a) warmth and confidence (b) fear (c) boredom (d) anger
28. 28.True or false: “asking when unsure” is a good workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👔 Does this suit an interview: polished shoes? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
30. 30.🤝 A friend is telling you about a problem. What should you NOT do? (a) nod and listen (b) let them finish (c) interrupt with advice (d) ask how they feel
31. 31.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why did you choose this course?” (a) a job interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) an admission interview
32. 32.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) a short, firm handshake (c) pushing in your chair (d) a calm smile
33. 33.👔 Does this suit an interview: clean, ironed clothes? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
34. 34.True or false: emailing the principal for leave needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a long life story” belongs on a student résumé. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the sign-off and name? (a) a polite closing line (b) the sign-off and name
37. 37.True or false: “Could you kindly share the details?” is a formal line. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) repeating the word (b) a big claim (c) a real example (d) a loud voice
39. 39.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) only listing mistakes (c) shouting it in public (d) being specific
40. 40.True or false: “taking short notes” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False

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