Task 6. Reading (Curriculum Vitae)

What is a curriculum vitae (CV)?

• A document that includes personal details and contact information

• A document that includes employment history and work experience

• A document that includes only the names of institutions and dates attended

• A document that includes details of education, academic achievements, research, publications, and more

When should a curriculum vitae (CV) be used instead of a resume?

• When applying for a fellowship or grant in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia

• When applying for any job position internationally

• When applying for any job position in the United States

• When applying for academic, education, scientific, or research positions in the United States

What should be included in a curriculum vitae (CV)?

• Only work experience and employment history

• Only personal details and contact information

• Personal details, contact information, education, work experience, skills, and credentials

• Only education and qualifications

What should not be included in a curriculum vitae (CV) submitted for jobs in the United States?

• Work experience and employment history

• Education and qualifications

• Personal details and contact information

• Photo, salary history, reason for leaving previous position, and references

How long should a good, entry-level curriculum vitae ideally cover?

• Six to seven pages

• Two to three pages

• One page

• Four to five pages

What is the most widely accepted style of employment record in a curriculum vitae?

• Targeted curriculum vitae

• Combination curriculum vitae

• Functional curriculum vitae

• Chronological curriculum vitae

What should be included in the 'Education and qualifications' section of a curriculum vitae?

• Names of institutions and dates attended in reverse order: Ph.D., Masters, Undergraduate

• Only the highest degree obtained

• Only the names of institutions attended

• Only the most recent degree obtained

What should be included in the 'Work experience/employment history' section of a curriculum vitae?

• Only the first job position

• Only the current job position

• Career history presented in reverse date order starting with the most recent appointment

• Only the most recent job position

What should be included in the 'Skills' section of a curriculum vitae?

• Only recent training relevant to the role applied for

• Only foreign language skills

• Only computer skills

• Computer skills, foreign language skills, and any other recent training relevant to the role applied for

What should be included in the 'Publications' section of a curriculum vitae?

• Only the most recent publication

• Only peer-reviewed journals published

• Only books published

• List of books and peer-reviewed journals with details