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WorksheetsPanel Interview
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. During a panel interview, if you forget one of the interviewers’ names mid-conversation, what is the best approach?
A. Skip their name and avoid addressing them
B. Use a general term like “Sir” or “Ma’am” and continue
C. Apologize briefly and politely ask for their name again
D. Make up a name based on their appearance
2. When answering a question in a panel interview, your eye contact should:
A. Be directed only at the person who asked the question
B. Focus on the person you feel most comfortable with
C. Start with the questioner, then shift to include others
D. Be avoided to prevent nervousness
3. What is considered a poor body language habit during a panel interview?
A. Sitting upright with hands in your lap
B. Slight nodding while listening
C. Folding arms across your chest
D. Taking brief notes
4. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to start a panel interview?
A. “Hello everyone, it’s an honor to be here.”
B. “Hey guys, what’s up?”
C. “Good morning, thank you for this opportunity.”
D. “It’s a pleasure to meet you all.”
5. If two panelists ask you slightly different questions at the same time, you should:
A. Answer both questions at once
B. Ask politely who you should answer first
C. Ignore one question
D. Panic and freeze
6. What’s the most professional way to handle a question you don’t know the answer to?
A. Guess confidently
B. Admit you’re unsure and explain how you’d find the answer
C. Stay silent and hope they move on
D. Change the subject
7. Which behavior could unintentionally alienate panel members during your interview?
A. Using their names during responses
B. Only addressing the senior-most interviewer
C. Including everyone with eye contact
D. Asking clarifying questions
8. After the panel interview, which is the most professional follow-up action?
A. Wait to be contacted without doing anything
B. Call the office daily for updates
C. Send a thank-you email within 24 hours
D. Send a text with emojis to show friendliness
9. What should you do if you’re interrupted by a panelist while answering?
A. Keep talking louder to finish
B. Get offended and point it out
C. Stop, listen respectfully, and then respond
D. Ignore the interruption and continue
10. Which is the least effective way to prepare for a panel interview?
A. Researching the interviewers and the company
B. Practicing with a friend pretending to be a panel
C. Writing down all your answers to memorize word-for-word
D. Reviewing the job description and preparing questions
11.What is the best way to prepare for behavioral questions in a panel interview?
A. Memorize word-for-word answers
B. Use the STAR method for real experiences
C. Only read company reviews on Glassdoor
D. Ask a friend to write sample answers
12. Which of these is a subtle but common mistake during a panel interview?
A. Bringing extra resumes
B. Maintaining eye contact with all panelists
C. Only addressing the most vocal interviewer
D. Answering questions using examples
13. If you’re unsure about a question asked by one panelist, what should you do?
A. Skip it and ask to move on
B. Pretend to understand and answer vaguely
C. Ask for clarification politely
D. Say “I don’t know” and stop
14.After the interview, which of these is considered the best professional follow-up?
A. Waiting for them to contact you
B. Sending a thank-you email within 24 hours
C. Sending gifts to panelists
D. Messaging them on social media
15. Which of the following is the least appropriate question to ask panelists at the end of a job interview?
A. "What are the next steps in the process?"
B. "What does success look like in this role?"
C. "Can you tell me about your team culture?"
D. "How much paid leave will I get in the first year?"
