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WorksheetsJob Application and Interview Preparation Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the primary purpose of an application letter (cover letter)?
To state an inability to perform the job.
To introduce oneself and express interest in the position offered.
To detail the applicant's life history comprehensively.
To ask for a salary increase from the company being applied to.
In a CV, which section must contain contact information such as address, phone number, and email?
Work Experience
Education
Personal Data/Contact Information
Skills
What is the most appropriate attire for an applicant to wear when attending a job interview at a formal company?
T-shirt and ripped jeans.
Casual wear, such as a sweater and shorts.
Formal attire (shirt, blazer/suit, dress trousers/skirt).
Athletic wear.
The most formal and professional salutation in a cover letter is...
Hi, Mr./Ms. HRD!
To the Honorable Mr./Ms. (Job Title/Relevant Party) at [Company Name].
Nice to meet you, I want to apply for a job.
Peace be upon you/Greetings.
The most common mistake that can instantly cause a CV to be rejected by a recruiter is...
Including too much organizational experience.
Not including a personal photograph.
Fatal grammatical or spelling errors (typos).
Using different fonts.
In an interview, the interviewer often asks, "Why are you interested in working for our company?" The main objective behind this question is to assess...
How much salary you expect.
Your understanding of the company and your true motivation.
If you know someone in the company.
Your ability to memorize company facts.
The correct closing for an application letter, including the complimentary closing and signature, is...
Sincerely, [Applicant's Name]
See you later, [Applicant's Name]
Thank you very much, [Applicant's Name]
Good luck, [Applicant's Name]
CV stands for Curriculum Vitae. In English, this term literally means...
List of Attendance
Price List
Course of Life
List of Wishes
You saw a job vacancy advertisement in the newspaper 'Harian Jaya' dated November 15, 2025. The most effective and informative opening sentence for the cover letter is...
I am writing this letter to apply for the job I saw advertised.
Having read the advertisement in Harian Jaya dated November 15, 2025, I intend to apply for the position of (State Position).
I know your company needs employees, so here is my application letter.
I am the best candidate for this position, contact me immediately.
A Chronological CV is best suited for applicants who...
Have uninterrupted work experience that is relevant to the position applied for.
Are fresh graduates and have no formal work experience.
Have many gaps in their employment history.
Are transitioning to a completely different profession from their previous experience.
When the interviewer says, "Please tell me about yourself," the best answer should focus on...
Family history, hobbies, and childhood stories irrelevant to the job.
A professional summary of education, experience, and skills relevant to the position.
Complaints about the previous job and reasons for wanting to move.
Asking the interviewer a counter-question about their own job.
The middle paragraph (body) of the application letter should contain...
A request for a future salary increase.
A statement about qualifications, experience, and skills relevant to the job.
A complete list of educational history and schools from kindergarten to the present.
A long essay about the applicant's life philosophy.
In the 'Skills' section of the CV, the applicant should prioritize listing...
Very common hobbies (e.g., reading, sleeping, eating).
Specific technical (hard skills) and soft skills that are relevant to the vacancy.
All subjects ever studied in school.
The names of former teachers or lecturers.
What is the most professional action an applicant should take after the interviewer finishes asking questions and asks, "Do you have any questions for us?"
Saying, "None, everything is clear," and leaving immediately.
Asking questions that the interviewer already answered at the beginning of the interview.
Asking at least 2-3 questions that show interest in the role and company culture.
Directly asking for the salary and benefits to be received.
The closing section of the application letter containing the most appropriate 'call to action' is...
I believe you must choose me, call me tomorrow.
I look forward to hearing from you, hopefully with good news.
I look forward to discussing further how my qualifications can contribute to your team. I am available to be contacted anytime.
I will call you next week to inquire about the status of this application.
Which sentence should be avoided in a CV because it sounds passive and fails to highlight achievements?
Was responsible for managing daily customer data.
Managed daily customer data, resulting in a 15% improvement in data accuracy.
Increased data entry process efficiency by 20% through the use of new tools.
Led a small team to complete the project on time, receiving appreciation from management.
If the interviewer asks why you left your previous job, which was due to conflict with a supervisor, what is the most ethical and professional response?
Detailing all the shortcomings of your former supervisor in detail.
Stating that you are seeking a new work environment that is more challenging and aligns with your long-term career goals.
Saying that you were fired because your supervisor did not like you.
Lying and saying the previous company went bankrupt.
Identify the sentence that is the LEAST appropriate for use in an application letter because it is considered too informal or impolite:
I am very enthusiastic to join your team and contribute to the company's success.
I look forward to hearing from you, hopefully with good news.
I look forward to discussing further how my qualifications can contribute to your team.
I am available to be contacted anytime.
Which of the following email addresses is the most professional to include in a CV?
pretty_sweet_girl@email.com
pro_gamer_2025@email.com
firstname.date.of.birth@email.com
last.name@email.com or first_name.last_name@email.com
When the interviewer asks about "your greatest weakness," the interviewer's main goal is to assess...
Your technical weaknesses to use as a reason to reject you.
Your ability to identify areas for improvement and take steps to address them (self-awareness).
Whether you will lie or state a very fatal weakness.
How honest you are in revealing personal secrets.
You have a 6-month employment gap in your CV due to sensitive personal reasons. The best strategy to handle this is...
Modifying the dates of your previous employment so the gap is not visible.
Using a Functional CV and highlighting the skills developed during that gap period, while being prepared to offer a brief, positive explanation if asked.
Explaining the sensitive personal reasons in detail in a footnote on the CV.
Writing 'Extended Leave' with no further explanation, even if asked during the interview.
The interviewer asks, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" The most strategic answer for a serious applicant is...
To become a manager at another company that offers a higher salary.
To achieve a higher level of leadership or expertise within the same company, focusing on team contributions.
I don't know, because 5 years is too long to think about.
To become the owner of my own company that will be a competitor to this company.
During a virtual (online) interview, you tend to avoid direct eye contact with the camera because you feel awkward. What is the biggest impact of this non-verbal behavior?
It makes you look more focused on your notes.
The interviewer might interpret you as lacking confidence, being dishonest, or uninterested.
It saves the interviewer energy because they don't have to look into your eyes.
It makes the interview feel more relaxed and casual.
Which sensitive personal information is most essential to avoid or omit from a CV, unless explicitly required by law/company policy?
Formal education history from university.
The names of previous companies and positions held.
Salary information or salary history from previous employment.
A list of technical skills mastered.
