Curriculum Vitae Knowledge

Question 1

A CV is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skills, qualifications and experience

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 2

CV stands for

Accepted Answer

Curriculum Vitae

Answer

Current Vitals

Answer

Curriculum Vitals

Question 3

CVs Should be computer printed and never handwritten

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

A CV can be used for any application

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 5

Your CV should be laid out in reverse chronological order (most recent items first)

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 6

A CV should never be more than one side

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

A bright pink CV will attract and improve your chances of being selected for an interview

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 8

CVs should always be accompanied by a covering letter

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 9

You should only include the most important and relevant information about yourself on your CV

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 10

You should compose a different CV for each application

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 11

You should only include education at secondary-school level or above in the Education section

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

You should give the complete name, address and address of your school and employers

Answer

true

Question 13

You must include your age and date of birth on a CV

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 14

You should avoid putting anything about your political or religious beliefs on your a CV.

Answer

true

Question 15

You cannot include any exams that you are waiting the results for

Answer

true

Question 16

You don't need to put your contact details on your CV if they are on the covering letter

Answer

true

Question 17

A good CV is essential when looking for work and it is worth spending time getting it right so it sells you to an employer.

Answer

true

Question 18

Your CV should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Be neat, typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout

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Be short, 2 sides of a sheet of A4 paper is normally enough

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Be positive, it should emphasise your achievements, strengths, successes

Answer

Make a good impression. This means presenting the facts about yourself in a positive way.

Question 19

You should always send a CV when applying for a job

Answer

true

Question 20

I don't need a CV do get a job do I?

Accepted Answer

YES

Answer

NO

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