6.5. Writing cVs

Question 1:

A standard CV consists of how many sections? 3 4 5 6 Question 2:

What does CV stand for? Change of Vocation Currently Vacant Curriculum Vitae Currant Viscount

Question 3:

What is a CV called in the USA? Story of my Life Reference Resume Personal Program Question 4:

The first section, Personal Information, should include... Your full name, your postal address, telephone numbers, and email address. Your current marital status, your postal address, your sexual orientation and your religion. Just your full name and email address. Just your full name and postal address. Question 5:

Which of the following describes someone who does not need external encouragement to do well? positive energetic hands-on leader self-motivated

Question 6:

The language you use in CVs should generally be... slangy and colloquial. quite informal. quite formal. highly formal

Question 7:

Under the heading of Work Experience, you should first include... the first job you ever had. the most recent job you\'ve had. the favourite job you\'ve ever had. your least favourite job. Question 8:

Under the heading of Additional Skills, you should include... A photo of yourself. How much of a great person you think you are. Your experience of working with women. Your proficiency in foreign languages, experience with computers, and anything else you consider appropriate. Question 9:

Your CV should be completed in... a legible, commonly-used font, such as Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial. a highly-ornamental, fancy, original font. highly colourful lettering. blood. Question 10:

Instead of including references or referees' contact details in the 'Reference' section, you can replace this section with... Mind your own business References available on request My reference wont say anything nice about me Im a wonderful person and don\'t need a reference

Writing CVs (Keys)

Question: 1: A standard CV consists of how many sections? The right answer: 6

Question: 2: What does CV stand for? The right answer: Curriculum Vitae

Question: 3: What is a CV called in the USA? The right answer: Resume

Question: 4: The first section, Personal Information, should include... The right answer: Your full name, your postal address, telephone numbers, and email address.

Question: 5: Which of the following describes someone who does not need external encouragement to do well? The right answer: self-motivated

Question: 6: The language you use in CVs should generally be... The right answer: quite formal.

Question: 7: Under the heading of Work Experience, you should first include... The right answer: the most recent job you\'ve had.

Question: 8: Under the heading of Additional Skills, you should include... The right answer: Your proficiency in foreign languages, experience with computers, and anything else you consider appropriate.

Question: 9: Your CV should be completed in... The right answer: a legible, commonly-used font, such as Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial.

Question: 10: Instead of including references or referees' contact details in the 'Reference' section, you can replace this section with... The right answer: References available on request