CURRICULUM VITAE

Question 1

What is the benefit of a combination CV?

Accepted Answer

Combines skills and chronological work history

Question 2

When should you include a photo in your CV?

Accepted Answer

Only if requested by the employer

Question 3

Its okay to tell a white lie on your CV?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What is the best length for a CV?

Accepted Answer

2 pages

Question 5

You should include your FULL home address.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Why is it important to proofread your CV?

Accepted Answer

To avoid spelling and grammar errors

Question 7

Which type of CV focuses on skills and abilities?

Accepted Answer

Functional CV

Question 8

Should you include lots of "I" statements in your CV?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?

Accepted Answer

Software that scans CVs for keywords

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a professional skill?

Accepted Answer

Project management

Question 11

Is a cover letter the same as a CV?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What is a video CV?

Accepted Answer

A CV presented in a video format

Question 13

Which section of a CV is optional?

Accepted Answer

Hobbies and interests

Question 14

Which online platform is commonly used to share CVs?

Accepted Answer

Question 15

Is it a good idea to use a template for your CV?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Which section should come first in a CV?

Accepted Answer

Personal details

Question 17

Should you use fancy fonts and graphics in your CV?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Is it important to update your CV regularly?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What is the main purpose of a CV?

Accepted Answer

To get a job interview

Question 20

Which personal detail should you always include in your CV?

Accepted Answer

Email address

Question 21

Should you list every job you've ever had on your CV?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

CVs can be more than 2 pages long.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

What is a functional CV best for?

Accepted Answer

Highlighting skills and experience over chronological order

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of CV?

Accepted Answer

Fictional CV

Question 25

Which of these should be listed in the education section of your CV?

Accepted Answer

Academic qualifications and institution name

Question 26

Which is a bad practice when writing a CV?

Accepted Answer

Including irrelevant personal information

Question 27

What is one way to make your CV stand out?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring it to the job description

Question 28

Should your CV include references?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

How should you tailor your CV for different job applications?

Accepted Answer

Customise it for each job

Question 30

What should you avoid including in your CV?

Accepted Answer

Salary expectations

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