Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 831 · 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.True or false: “So the form is due on Friday — did I get that right?” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: reading about the place? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
3. 3.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: saying thank you? (a) a polite phone habit (b) a rude phone habit
4. 4.True or false: “reasons for the college” is what a scholarship panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📧 Which part of an email is this? I need the certificate for a college application due on 20 June. (a) the main message (b) the subject line (c) the sign-off (d) the greeting
6. 6.🧍 What does this signal usually show: leaning forward a little? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
7. 7.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
8. 8.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) speaking privately (c) mocking the person (d) vague praise only
9. 9.Which of these is a weak way to start a résumé line? (a) Was there for (b) Created (c) Managed (d) Led
10. 10.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “No idea.”? (a) “Dunno.” (b) “No clue, man.” (c) “Who knows?” (d) “I am not sure.”
12. 12.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) ask during a test (b) know what you need (c) ask five at once (d) speak very fast
13. 13.👥 In a panel interview, whom should you look at while answering? (a) only the senior one (b) nobody (c) the asker, then all (d) the door
14. 14.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or the outcome? (a) the steps you took (b) the outcome
15. 15.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: never proofreading? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
16. 16.True or false: “plans for the money” is what an admission panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📧 Good or poor email habit: text-message spelling? (a) a good email habit (b) a poor email habit
18. 18.🚫 You won second place but write “First prize”. This is… (a) a good idea (b) a small style choice (c) a false claim (d) a typing error
19. 19.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Thanks a ton!”? (a) “Ta!” (b) “Thank you very much.” (c) “Thx!” (d) “Tysm!!”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) a calm smile (c) asking about next steps (d) thanking the panel
21. 21.True or false: “a shaky, quiet voice” usually shows boredom. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
23. 23.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) signing with your name (b) short paragraphs (c) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (d) a sensible email ID
24. 24.💪 A good weakness answer has two parts: the weakness and… (a) who caused it (b) a joke about it (c) why it is fine (d) how you are fixing it
25. 25.True or false: “I sorted the books by level, made a sign-out sheet and put up a weekly “top pick”.” is the Action part. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I am good at everything, really.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) limp and long (b) crushing hard (c) with a wet hand (d) firm and brief
28. 28.Which of these is a good group discussion habit? (a) silent the whole time (b) repeating one point (c) shouting others down (d) bringing in quiet ones
29. 29.📎 You attached your résumé. What should the email say? (a) nothing about it (b) only “see” (c) that a file is attached (d) your password
30. 30.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) slumped sideways (b) upright, feet flat (c) one leg on the chair (d) leaning far back
31. 31.🗨️ 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
32. 32.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: a team player? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
33. 33.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) yawning (b) checking the clock (c) touching your face a lot (d) a calm, steady voice
34. 34.True or false: a birthday message to your best friend needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slang and emojis (b) naming the role (c) attaching your résumé (d) keeping it short
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hanging up suddenly (b) mumbling your name (c) a noisy background (d) saying thank you
38. 38.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) clean, ironed clothes (b) neat, tidy hair (c) school uniform if asked (d) heavy perfume
39. 39.True or false: “I hope to hear from you about the next steps.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Which of our campus clubs would you join?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) False (b) True

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