CV and Interview skills

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What is a CV?

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A CV is a detailed document summarising an individual's education, work experience, and skills.

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What does a good CV look like?

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A good CV is well-structured, tailored to the job, and includes relevant sections like contact info, summary, experience, education, and skills.

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How should you prepare for an interview?

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Research the company and practice common interview questions.

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What does good body language for an interview look like?

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Maintaining eye contact, sitting up straight, using open gestures, and smiling.

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What is the purpose of a cover letter?

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A cover letter is a document sent with your CV to provide additional information on your skills and experience.

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What should you avoid including in a CV?

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Irrelevant work experience and personal details like age and marital status.

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How can you make a strong first impression in an interview?

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Dress appropriately, greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, and be polite and attentive.

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What is the best way to follow up after an interview? Options: Ignore the interview and wait for them to contact you. Send a thank you email within 24 hours expressing gratitude and reiterating your interest. Call the interviewer every day until you get a response. Send a gift to the interviewer to make a good impression.

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Send a thank you email within 24 hours expressing gratitude and reiterating your interest.

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What should you include in the skills section of your CV?

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Skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

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How can you effectively research a company before an interview?

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Read the company's website, recent news articles, and understand their mission and values.