CV, Cover Letter and Job interview Review

What element is optional in your CV?

• Skills

• Qualifications

• Photograph

• Contact details

What information should you include in the "references" section?

• Person's name

• Position

• Company

• Contact details

How should you finish your cover letter if you started with "Dear Sir/Madam"?

• Yours sincerely

• Yours faithfully

What should you mention if you are asked "Tell me about yourself"?

• Skills and qualifications

• When you celebrate your birthday

• Achievements and the type of person you are

• Your favourite day of the year

If you don't have work experience you should...

• say you are a fast learner and give an example

• avoid mentioning your lack of work experience

• say you can be mould according to the company standards

What does being a "blank canvas" mean?

• You don't look well

• You are a good painter

• You can be mould according to the company standards

What does "to have a growth mindset" mean?

• The belief that you can develop your natural abilities by working hard and listening to advice from others

• You are a mature person

• You think too much

• You get worried very easily

What should you do to answer the question "why do you want to work here?"?

• Talk about the salary

• Research the company

• Study the job description

• Identify your core values

How many strengths and weaknesses should you mention if you are asked about them?

• 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses

• As many strengths as possible

• 1 strength and 3 weaknesses

• 3 strengths and 1 weakness

Which are the tips to answer the question about strengths and weaknesses?

• Be spontaneous, do not even think about your strengths and weaknesses until you are in the interview

• Impress the interviewer with a great story

• Say you have no weaknesses

• Be honest, tell a story, keep it short