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.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) not reading your résumé (b) leaving it to the day (c) guessing the time (d) knowing your résumé
- 2.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
- 3.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I used to get nervous speaking in class; I joined the debate club and it is getting easier.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
- 4.True or false: “I practised 20 sums a day and asked my teacher about every doubt.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
- 5.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) steady eye contact (b) interrupting midway (c) summing up their point (d) asking a follow-up
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking non-stop (b) shouting others down (c) repeating one point (d) speaking clearly
- 7.True or false: “Why did you choose this course?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) True (b) False
- 8.👂 Good or poor listening: only waiting to talk? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 9.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Worked on a project” (a) too vague (b) a spelling mistake (c) too casual
- 10.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: hobbies and interests or projects? (a) hobbies and interests (b) projects
- 11.💻 Your online interview starts at 1:45 PM. You plan to join 10 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 10 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 1:35 PM (b) 1:45 PM (c) 1:25 PM
- 12.📆 You are asked about a gap year. What is best? (a) explain it honestly (b) get angry (c) blame others (d) hide it
- 13.🕘 Your interview is at 4:30 PM. The journey takes 70 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 3:20 PM (b) 4:15 PM (c) 3:35 PM (d) 3:05 PM
- 14.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “T” stand for? (a) Time (b) Team (c) Task (d) Talent
- 15.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 16.Which of these is a strong action verb for a résumé? (a) Was involved in (b) Collected (c) Did some things (d) Was part of
- 17.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: an Aadhaar card copy? (a) confirms your slot (b) proves who you are (c) shows your work (d) proves your marks
- 18.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am the best student in my school and I am good at everything.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
- 19.True or false: “We submitted on time, and he added his part once he recovered.” is the Result part. (a) True (b) False
- 20.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “How do you deal with pressure before exams?” (a) how you handle problems (b) your motivation (c) what you would add (d) your future plans
- 21.🚦 You are stuck in traffic and will be late. What should you do? (a) just not go (b) arrive and say nothing (c) call and inform them (d) blame the driver
- 22.💻 Your online interview starts at 2:00 PM. You plan to join 15 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 15 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 1:30 PM (b) 1:45 PM (c) 2:00 PM
- 23.True or false: “shaking your leg” usually shows nervousness. (a) True (b) False
- 24.⚠️ An interviewer finds a lie on your résumé. What is likely? (a) you get a bonus (b) you lose their trust (c) nothing happens (d) you get promoted
- 25.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: volunteer work? (a) leave it out (b) include it
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only waiting to talk (b) changing the topic (c) tapping on the desk (d) summing up their point
- 27.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Gonna be late, sorry!” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 28.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: your siblings’ marks? (a) leave it out (b) include it
- 29.🔍 What is the best way to catch spelling errors? (a) trust the first draft (b) proofread, ask someone (c) add more words (d) never re-read
- 30.Which of these is a strong action verb for a résumé? (a) Kind of handled (b) Helped with stuff (c) Was there for (d) Improved
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eyes on the speaker (b) a calm, steady voice (c) leaning forward a little (d) nodding at key points
- 32.True or false: “Email: cutiepie_2008@…” is too vague. (a) True (b) False
- 33.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 34.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I am free for a call any weekday after 4 pm.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
- 35.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) mixed date formats (b) same date format (c) a file named final2 (d) copying a friend’s CV
- 36.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a small, warm smile? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows confidence
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) putting things off (b) disorganised (c) impatient (d) curious
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting others down (b) staying on the topic (c) disagreeing politely (d) speaking clearly
- 39.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Thank you for this opportunity.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 40.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What qualities do your best interns share?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
Answer key
- knowing your résumé
- a clear question
- a good answer
- False
- interrupting midway
- speaking clearly
- False
- poor listening
- too vague
- projects
- 1:25 PM
- explain it honestly
- 3:05 PM
- Task
- True
- Collected
- proves who you are
- a weak answer
- True
- how you handle problems
- call and inform them
- 1:30 PM
- True
- you lose their trust
- include it
- summing up their point
- an informal line
- leave it out
- proofread, ask someone
- Improved
- a calm, steady voice
- False
- True
- the closing
- same date format
- shows interest
- curious
- shouting others down
- a formal line
- a good question
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