Interview Skills Worksheet: Questions to Ask

Interview skills lesson 14: Questions to ask at the end · Set 840 · 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.🙋 When you ask about next steps, you learn… (a) the other answers (b) your marks (c) when to expect news (d) their salaries
2. 2.True or false: “Is there someone I would learn from closely?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What clubs or projects can first-year students join?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
4. 4.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: thanking the panel? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
5. 5.🙋 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
6. 6.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) rushing out (c) asking about next steps (d) asking “Did I pass?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing out (b) a short, firm handshake (c) pushing in your chair (d) a calm smile
8. 8.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a calm smile (b) checking your phone (c) thanking the panel (d) pushing in your chair
9. 9.True or false: “How soon can I take a long leave?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm smile (b) pushing in your chair (c) a short, firm handshake (d) checking your phone
11. 11.🙋 Why ask questions at the end of an interview? (a) it tests them (b) it shows real interest (c) it fills time (d) it delays the end
12. 12.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How do students here balance clubs and studies?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
13. 13.True or false: “No questions. Can I go now?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) thanking the panel (c) a calm smile (d) moaning about the wait
15. 15.True or false: “Why is this place so far from my house?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.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
17. 17.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: leaving without a word? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing out (b) checking your phone (c) thanking the panel (d) asking “Did I pass?”
19. 19.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) asking “Did I pass?” (c) saying goodbye politely (d) thanking the panel
20. 20.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “So, did I get the job?” (a) a good question (b) a poor question
21. 21.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: begging for the job? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking about next steps (b) pushing in your chair (c) leaving without a word (d) a calm smile
23. 23.🙋 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
24. 24.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) rushing out (b) a short, firm handshake (c) saying goodbye politely (d) asking about next steps
25. 25.🙋 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
26. 26.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How soon can I take a long leave?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
27. 27.🙋 The interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” What is best? (a) say “No, nothing.” (b) ask about pay first (c) ask twenty (d) ask one or two
28. 28.True or false: “So, did I get the job?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “What does this college even do?” 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? “Is there someone I would learn from closely?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
31. 31.True or false: “What would a normal day in this internship look like?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: saying goodbye politely? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
33. 33.🙋 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
34. 34.🙋 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
35. 35.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: moaning about the wait? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
36. 36.True or false: “How soon can I take a long leave?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Do I really have to come every day?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🙋 Asking something answered on their website’s first page shows… (a) great interest (b) good manners (c) you did not research (d) deep research
39. 39.True or false: “Do I really have to come every day?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “What does this college even do?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True

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