CV Building Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  1. What is the most important information to include within a CV?  

  • A.
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    References
  • B.
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    Education
  • C.
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    Work Experience
  • D.
    Contact Details
• 2.
  2. Is it wise to use a variety of different fonts on your CV?  

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 3.
  3. What information should be included within your Profile section on your CV?

  • A.
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    What areas of work you are passionate about and a brief mention of your qualifications/experience in this area
  • B.
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    A list of all your qualifications and also a full list of all the jobs you have had
  • C.
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    What you like doing in your spare time, any pets you have and any other hobbies you enjoy
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    References from school teachers or previous employers you have had
• 4.
  4. How many pages should a CV be for someone leaving school?

  • A.
    1
  • B.
    2
  • C.
    Half a page
  • D.
    None of the above
• 5.
  5. TRUE or FALSE: Putting a photo on your CV will improve your chances of being offered a job. 

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 6.
  6. Should References be included within your CV?

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    Yes
  • B.
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    No
• 7.
  7. What levels of education should be detailed within your CV?

  • A.
    Start with primary school and then work chronologically forward
  • B.
    Your highest levels of education
  • C.
    Everything should be included
  • D.
    It doesn’t matter what you include
• 8.
  8. TRUE or FALSE: It is best to avoid mentioning political or religious beliefs within a CV.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 9.
  9. TRUE or FALSE: You should include a section on hobbies and interests as employers take an interest in what you do/are passionate about outside of work.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 10.
  10. Should a CV be tailored to each job you apply to?

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    Yes - if possible it should
  • B.
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    No - your CV should be a set document submitted to each vacancy
• 11.
  11. How can you ensure your CV stands out?  

  • A.
    It’s clear, concise and highlights your skills
  • B.
    It has a photo of you on the front page
  • C.
    You use rainbow colours to make it colourful
  • D.
    You use large font to stand out
• 12.
  12. Is it acceptable to send a CV instead of completing an application if a completed application form is requested?

  • A.
    Yes, the employer won’t mind
  • B.
    No, it is best to complete an application if that is what is specified
  • C.
    I will send both – just in case
• 13.
  13. How can you ensure there are no mistakes within your CV?

  • A.
    Use spell check
  • B.
    Proof read it multiple times
  • C.
    Ask a teacher, parent/carer, Careers Advisor, other trusted adult to review it
  • D.
    All of the above
• 14.
  14. What other information might an employer be interested to read in a CV?

  • A.
    Any certificates received
  • B.
    Any awards received
  • C.
    Any additional qualifications (e.g. First Aid, Sports Coaching or other)
  • D.
    All of the above
• 15.
  15. Is there any guidance relating to which email address you should include on a CV? 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Well Done

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  Well done on completing our CV Building Quiz. We hope you have learned some key information on this topic.