Interview Skills Worksheet: Questions to Ask

Interview skills lesson 14: Questions to ask at the end · Set 324 · 40 questions

Tip (Ask, thank, leave calmly): Good: a normal day in the role, what first-year students find hardest, how your work will be guided, clubs or projects to join, the next steps. Poor: “Did I get the job?”, “What does this college even do?”, “Can I leave early every day?”, or saying “No questions” and walking out. Close well: thank the panel, ask about next steps, a calm smile and a polite goodbye.

1. 1.True or false: “What does this college even do?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “No questions. Can I go now?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: asking about next steps? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
4. 4.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a calm smile (b) asking about next steps (c) a short, firm handshake (d) begging for the job
5. 5.True or false: “What would a normal day in this internship look like?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving without a word (b) rushing out (c) asking about next steps (d) begging for the job
7. 7.True or false: “So, did I get the job?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: rushing out? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
9. 9.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) leaving without a word (b) rushing out (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) thanking the panel
10. 10.True or false: “What clubs or projects can first-year students join?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Is there someone I would learn from closely?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
12. 12.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) saying goodbye politely (b) thanking the panel (c) a calm smile (d) rushing out
13. 13.🙋 When you ask about next steps, you learn… (a) the other answers (b) your marks (c) their salaries (d) when to expect news
14. 14.🙋 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
15. 15.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “No questions. Can I go now?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
16. 16.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How soon can I take a long leave?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
17. 17.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What would a normal day in this internship look like?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
18. 18.🙋 Asking something answered on their website’s first page shows… (a) good manners (b) deep research (c) you did not research (d) great interest
19. 19.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) asking about next steps (b) checking your phone (c) a short, firm handshake (d) thanking the panel
20. 20.🙋 The interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” What is best? (a) say “No, nothing.” (b) ask about pay first (c) ask one or two (d) ask twenty
21. 21.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Do I really have to come every day?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
22. 22.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: asking “Did I pass?”? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
23. 23.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How do students here balance clubs and studies?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving without a word (b) begging for the job (c) moaning about the wait (d) thanking the panel
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking about next steps (b) rushing out (c) thanking the panel (d) a calm smile
26. 26.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: checking your phone? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pushing in your chair (b) thanking the panel (c) a calm smile (d) leaving without a word
28. 28.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: saying goodbye politely? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
29. 29.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a calm smile? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) moaning about the wait (b) begging for the job (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) a calm smile
31. 31.True or false: “Can I leave early every day?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙋 Why ask questions at the end of an interview? (a) it delays the end (b) it tests them (c) it fills time (d) it shows real interest
33. 33.🙋 What is a good way to leave the interview room? (a) check your phone (b) walk out silently (c) thank them for the time (d) ask “Did I pass?”
34. 34.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “So, did I get the job?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
35. 35.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: leaving without a word? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
36. 36.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What does your bakery sell, anyway?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
37. 37.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “Can I leave early every day?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
38. 38.True or false: “What do students usually find hardest in the first year?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “What clubs or projects can first-year students join?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying goodbye politely (b) asking “Did I pass?” (c) rushing out (d) leaving without a word

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