Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 93 · 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.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) argue with them (c) repeat the answer (d) stop talking fully
2. 2.👂 Good or poor listening: finishing their sentence? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
3. 3.🧭 What decides whether you should be formal or informal? (a) your shoe size (b) the weather (c) who you are talking to (d) the time on the clock
4. 4.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: a polite thank-you line or the sign-off? (a) a polite thank-you line (b) the sign-off
5. 5.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) service to others (b) real financial need (c) plans for the money (d) manners with customers
6. 6.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) talking about the work (c) mocking the person (d) only listing mistakes
7. 7.True or false: the question “Tell me about a time something went wrong.” mainly checks how you handle problems. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Customers waited about half as long, and the owner kept the new setup.” is the Result part. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📄 What font style suits a résumé? (a) tiny handwriting (b) five fancy fonts (c) one plain, clear font (d) all bold capitals
10. 10.True or false: a family group chat about dinner needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will this scholarship help your studies?” (a) a job interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) an admission interview
12. 12.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) a sensible file name (b) copying a friend’s CV (c) mixed date formats (d) never proofreading
13. 13.Which of these is a poor résumé habit? (a) one font throughout (b) a teacher’s check (c) copying a friend’s CV (d) reading it aloud once
14. 14.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or the subject line? (a) the details (b) the subject line
15. 15.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: hobbies and interests or name and contact details? (a) hobbies and interests (b) name and contact details
16. 16.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Oi, listen…”
17. 17.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
18. 18.💌 Which part of a thank-you note is this? “I am even more excited about joining your team.” (a) the sign-off (b) a detail you recall (c) the thanks (d) your interest
19. 19.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) putting things off (b) good with numbers (c) poor at saying no (d) impatient
20. 20.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: checking the route? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
21. 21.True or false: “a firm, short handshake” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what you did? (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Action (d) Result
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a blank stare (b) slumping in the chair (c) checking the clock (d) nodding at key points
24. 24.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) five (b) as many as fit (c) three (d) one
25. 25.📞 The person you want is not available. What is best? (a) call ten times (b) shout at the caller (c) leave a short message (d) hang up angrily
26. 26.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am the best student in my school and I am good at everything.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
27. 27.Which of these usually shows interest? (a) yawning (b) a small, warm smile (c) relaxed open hands (d) a firm, short handshake
28. 28.True or false: “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these usually shows nervousness? (a) nodding at key points (b) biting your nails (c) yawning (d) a small, warm smile
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short note (b) naming one detail (c) waiting two weeks (d) thanking each person
31. 31.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) a shaky, quiet voice (b) a calm, steady voice (c) checking the clock (d) relaxed open hands
32. 32.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) copying a friend’s CV (b) a file named final2 (c) adding fake prizes (d) saving as PDF
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) muddy shoes (b) a plain shirt or kurta (c) school uniform if asked (d) trimmed nails
35. 35.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) shy in big groups (b) calm under pressure (c) curious (d) a team player
37. 37.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: a TV playing nearby? (a) a good online habit (b) a poor online habit
38. 38.True or false: “What does this college even do?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the sign-off and name? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the sign-off and name
40. 40.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) shouting into the phone (b) eating while talking (c) not saying who you are (d) greeting first

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