And finally...True/False - It is illegal to lie on your CV.

False - It's not illegal but it's very silly if you do!

How often should you update your CV?

Once every few months or when you change jobs

How should you list your employment/experience history?

Current or most recent job first

Who should have a CV?

Everyone looking for a job or in employment

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CVs - Test your knowledge

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A test your knowledge to see how much young people know about what to include on their CV.

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1
True/false: A CV should show off all your skills and attributes that would make you employable.
False
True
2
And finally...True/False - It is illegal to lie on your CV.
False - It's not illegal but it's very silly if you do!
True - prospective employers can prosecute you for it.
3
How often should you update your CV?
Once every 2 years
Once every few months or when you change jobs
Once a week.
Once every 5 years
4
Who will look at your CV?
Your nan.
College tutors and employers.
All of the above.
Friends and colleagues.
5
True or false? You HAVE to state on your CV whether or not you are married.
False
True
6
Which of the following should be on a person's CV?
All of the above.
Name, address and telephone number.
Hobbies and interests.
Career and education history.
7
How long should a personal statement be?
Half a page
Between 5-10 sentences
One page
2-3 sentences
8
Pick the most suitable email address to include on a CV
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
9
How should you list your employment/experience history?
Longest term of employment last.
Current or most recent job first
Current or most recent job last
Longest term of employment first
10
Do you have to include your date of birth on your CV?
Yes
No
11
How long should your CV be?
More than 4 pages
1-2 pages
Less than one page.
As long as it needs to be.
12
What does CV stand for?
Coherent Vitae
Career Vitae
Certificate Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
13
Which of the following should definitely appear on your CV?
Where you were born
Your qualifications
Your favourite food
Your pets' names
14
Who should have a CV?
Everyone over the age of 21
Everyone looking for a job or in employment
Everyone younger than the age of 65
Everyone wanting to retire

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