GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - CVs in ENGLISH

The word "CV" has the same meaning in British and American English.

• RIGHT

• WRONG

How long do HR managers usually spend reading through your CV (if at all)?

• 6 to 7 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 20 minutes

It is customary in most English-speaking countries to include a photo on your CV/résumé.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Your personal details should be written ....... of your resume.

• at the top

• at the bottom

• on the back

What should you include in the "personal details" section? Your name + ....

• age

• gender

• marital status

• e-mail address

• phone number

Work history or educational background first??

"You can put your education above your work history if you're a student or recent graduate and have little experience."

Do you think this statement is true or false?

• TRUE

• FALSE

In the "work experience" section, you should list all your jobs with your ..... job at the top.

• best

• latest (=most recent)

• first

Which period(s) of education is / are not normally mentioned in a CV or resume?

• primary or elementary

• secondary

• post-secondary

Under "education," should you include all your modules/courses?

• YES

• NO

Where do you usually highlight your language skills?

• Education section

• Under "Skills or competences"

• In a section dedicated to language skills