Interview Skills Worksheet: Questions to Ask

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

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