ELTU3011 – Module 1 – Task 1

There are no differences between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a résumé.

• True
• False

My résumé will be read carefully and thoroughly by most employers.

• True

• False

The purpose of a résumé is to list all of my skills and abilities.

• True
• False

A résumé should usually avoid including personal information such as age, number of children, height, weight and health conditions.

• True

• False

I should list my work experiences in this particular order: job title/position, name of employer, address of employer, dates of employment.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is ok as long as the details are clearly and consistently listed.

A bulleted style should be adopted throughout the résumé.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is for the sake of clarity and easy reference.

Having a few mistakes in spelling or grammar is acceptable.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It will affect your professional image and show that you are not a meticulous person.

Offering such details as the number of people I organised activities for and by what percentage I increased sponsorship or sales can impress an employer.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It can make the description more specific and let readers know the significance of your work.

I should list all the courses taken in university and the corresponding grades; otherwise, an employer will not be able to compare me with other candidates.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The transcript has listed the information already.

It is important to include volunteer work, group membership and committee work on a résumé, particularly if I have little work experience.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The participation in various activities and services can supplement the lack of work experience, especially full-time experience.