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.True or false: “I enjoyed hearing about your plan for a reading club.” recalls a detail from the interview. (a) False (b) True
- 2.💌 Should you send a thank-you note even if you think it went badly? (a) yes, it is still polite (b) only if you won (c) only with a gift (d) no, never
- 3.True or false: “I am organised: I planned our class trip budget and we stayed within ₹200 per student.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a sensible file name (b) mixed date formats (c) a teacher’s check (d) saving as PDF
- 5.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
- 6.True or false: “only waiting to talk” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
- 7.👂 What does this reply show? “You mentioned a science club — when does it meet?” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
- 8.True or false: “projects you did” belongs on a student résumé. (a) False (b) True
- 9.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) checking spelling (b) signing with your name (c) naming the attachment (d) one huge paragraph
- 10.💌 A thank-you note should be… (a) full of demands (b) a copy-paste (c) long and general (d) short and specific
- 11.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) volunteer work (b) your phone and email (c) a long life story (d) awards and prizes
- 12.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 13.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: preparing documents? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
- 14.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) languages you know (b) made-up marks (c) school and marks (d) clubs and activities
- 15.Which of these confirms your interview slot? (a) a passport copy (b) the call letter (c) activity certificates (d) a college transcript
- 16.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the subject line or who you are and the role? (a) the subject line (b) who you are and the role
- 17.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) finishing their sentence (b) interrupting midway (c) changing the topic (d) asking a follow-up
- 18.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Led”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
- 19.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is too humble (b) it is not believable (c) it is too honest (d) it is too detailed
- 20.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
- 21.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How will my work be checked or guided?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
- 22.📧 Which part of an email is this? I am writing to ask about the last date for the scholarship form. (a) the main message (b) the subject line (c) the greeting (d) the sign-off
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short note (b) spelling names right (c) thanking each person (d) a long essay
- 24.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 25.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) commitment to study (b) real financial need (c) reliability (d) interest in the subject
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing fingers (b) arguing personally (c) speaking non-stop (d) listening to all
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no attachment (b) a polite close (c) one real example (d) using the manager’s name
- 28.Which of these suits an interview? (a) torn jeans (b) clean, ironed clothes (c) a crumpled shirt (d) sunglasses on your head
- 29.💌 Which part of a thank-you note is this? “This role is a great fit for my interest in teaching.” (a) a detail you recall (b) the sign-off (c) the thanks (d) your interest
- 30.🏢 Your phone keeps buzzing at work. What is polite? (a) leave it ringing (b) turn up the volume (c) set it to silent (d) answer every call
- 31.True or false: “your passwords” should be left out of a résumé. (a) False (b) True
- 32.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 33.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) nodding at key points (b) biting your nails (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) a blank stare
- 34.True or false: “Yeah, yeah, I know all that already.” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
- 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arriving on time (b) ignoring instructions (c) arriving late daily (d) long personal calls
- 36.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) biting your nails (c) a blank stare (d) touching your face a lot
- 37.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) checking spelling (b) naming the attachment (c) a polite greeting (d) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
- 38.🚫 You won second place but write “First prize”. This is… (a) a false claim (b) a good idea (c) a typing error (d) a small style choice
- 39.🧭 What decides whether you should be formal or informal? (a) the weather (b) the time on the clock (c) your shoe size (d) who you are talking to
- 40.Which of these suits an interview? (a) a T-shirt with slogans (b) muddy shoes (c) school uniform if asked (d) torn jeans
Answer key
- True
- yes, it is still polite
- True
- mixed date formats
- False
- True
- shows you listened
- True
- one huge paragraph
- short and specific
- a long life story
- a closed question
- good preparation
- made-up marks
- the call letter
- the subject line
- asking a follow-up
- a strong action verb
- it is not believable
- False
- a good question
- the main message
- a long essay
- True
- reliability
- listening to all
- no attachment
- clean, ironed clothes
- your interest
- set it to silent
- True
- False
- nodding at key points
- False
- arriving on time
- a blank stare
- ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
- a false claim
- who you are talking to
- school uniform if asked
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