Curriculum Vitae Knowledge

Question 1 of 20

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

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True
False

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Question 2 of 20

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CV stands for

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Current Vitals
Curriculum Vitals
Curriculum Vitae

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Question 3 of 20

1

CVs Should be computer printed and never handwritten

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True
False

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Question 4 of 20

1

A CV can be used for any application

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True
False

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Question 5 of 20

1

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

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True
False

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Question 6 of 20

1

A CV should never be more than one side

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True
False

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Question 7 of 20

1

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

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True
False

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Question 8 of 20

1

CVs should always be accompanied by a covering letter

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 9 of 20

1

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

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True
False

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Question 10 of 20

1

You should compose a different CV for each application

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True
False

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Question 11 of 20

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

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True
False

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Question 12 of 20

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

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True
False

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Question 13 of 20

1

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

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True
False

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Question 14 of 20

1

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

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True
False

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Question 15 of 20

1

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

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True
False

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Question 16 of 20

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

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True
False

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Question 17 of 20

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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.

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True
False

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Question 18 of 20

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Your CV should:

Select one of the following:

Be neat, typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout
Be short, 2 sides of a sheet of A4 paper is normally enough
Be positive, it should emphasise your achievements, strengths, successes
Make a good impression. This means presenting the facts about yourself in a positive way.
All of the above

	Created by Sandra Yeadon over 8 years ago

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Curriculum Vitae Knowledge

Curriculum Vitae Knowledge

Question 1 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

CV stands for

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

CVs Should be computer printed and never handwritten

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

A CV can be used for any application

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

A CV should never be more than one side

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

CVs should always be accompanied by a covering letter

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

You should compose a different CV for each application

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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

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Explanation

Question 15 of 20

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

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Explanation

Question 16 of 20

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

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Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

Your CV should:

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Explanation

Question 19 of 20

You should always send a CV when applying for a job

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Question 20 of 20