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Curriculum Vitae Knowledge

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What do learners know about CVs?
Sandra Yeadon
Quiz by Sandra Yeadon, updated more than 1 year ago
Sandra Yeadon
Created by Sandra Yeadon over 8 years ago
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Question 1

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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

Question 2

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CV stands for
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  • Current Vitals
  • Curriculum Vitals
  • Curriculum Vitae

Question 3

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CVs Should be computer printed and never handwritten
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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A CV can be used for any application
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  • True
  • False

Question 5

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

Question 6

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A CV should never be more than one side
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  • True
  • False

Question 7

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

Question 8

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CVs should always be accompanied by a covering letter
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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

Question 10

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You should compose a different CV for each application
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  • True
  • False

Question 11

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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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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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

Question 17

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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

Question 18

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Your CV should:
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  • 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

Question 19

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You should always send a CV when applying for a job
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  • True
  • False

Question 20

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I don't need a CV do get a job do I?
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  • YES
  • NO
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