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Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 838 · 40 questions
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5.True or false: “Thank you for considering my application.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.True or false: “only waiting to talk” is a sign of poor listening. (a) True (b) False
  7. 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. 8.True or false: “projects you did” belongs on a student résumé. (a) False (b) True
  9. 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. 10.💌 A thank-you note should be… (a) full of demands (b) a copy-paste (c) long and general (d) short and specific
  11. 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. 12.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
  13. 13.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: preparing documents? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
  14. 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. 15.Which of these confirms your interview slot? (a) a passport copy (b) the call letter (c) activity certificates (d) a college transcript
  16. 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. 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. 18.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Led”? (a) a strong action verb (b) a weak phrase
  19. 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. 20.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
  21. 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. 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. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short note (b) spelling names right (c) thanking each person (d) a long essay
  24. 24.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
  25. 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. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing fingers (b) arguing personally (c) speaking non-stop (d) listening to all
  27. 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. 28.Which of these suits an interview? (a) torn jeans (b) clean, ironed clothes (c) a crumpled shirt (d) sunglasses on your head
  29. 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. 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. 31.True or false: “your passwords” should be left out of a résumé. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
  33. 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. 34.True or false: “Yeah, yeah, I know all that already.” shows that you listened. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arriving on time (b) ignoring instructions (c) arriving late daily (d) long personal calls
  36. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

  1. True
  2. yes, it is still polite
  3. True
  4. mixed date formats
  5. False
  6. True
  7. shows you listened
  8. True
  9. one huge paragraph
  10. short and specific
  11. a long life story
  12. a closed question
  13. good preparation
  14. made-up marks
  15. the call letter
  16. the subject line
  17. asking a follow-up
  18. a strong action verb
  19. it is not believable
  20. False
  21. a good question
  22. the main message
  23. a long essay
  24. True
  25. reliability
  26. listening to all
  27. no attachment
  28. clean, ironed clothes
  29. your interest
  30. set it to silent
  31. True
  32. False
  33. nodding at key points
  34. False
  35. arriving on time
  36. a blank stare
  37. ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
  38. a false claim
  39. who you are talking to
  40. school uniform if asked

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