Writing a CV

What is the first step before writing your CV according to the video guide?

• Start with writing your work experience

• List all your hobbies and interests

• Choose a fancy font to stand out

• Research your target roles and the skills required

What should the length of your CV ideally be?

• No more than 500 words

• Two pages of A4

• One page of A4

• As long as it needs to be to include all your experiences

Which of the following is NOT necessary to include in your contact details on a CV?

• Your location

• Your phone number

• Your full address

• Your email address

What type of skills should you focus on in your CV?

• Only your hobbies and interests

• Only your educational qualifications

• Hard skills such as industry-specific skills and IT system knowledge

• Soft skills like communication and teamwork

How should you structure the work experience section in your CV?

• Based on the job relevance

• Alphabetical order

• Most recent to least recent

• Least recent to most recent

What is the purpose of the CV profile or personal statement?

• To summarize your skills, experience, and knowledge to catch recruiters' eyes

• To provide your contact details

• To list your hobbies and interests

• To detail every job you've ever had

What should you use to create your CV for a professional outlook?

• An artistic drawing software

• Handwritten on a piece of paper

• A word processing program like Microsoft Word or Google Docs

• A series of tweets

What is the biggest mistake jobseekers make according to the video?

• Making the CV too long

• Using too many colors and fonts

• Including too many hobbies

• Failing to research their target roles before writing their CV

How can you make your CV easy for recruiters to navigate?

• Using a variety of colors

• By using bold headings to divide the sections

• Including as many details as possible

• Writing in a narrative form

What should you do if you don't have any direct paid work experience?

• Leave the work experience section out

• Only list your educational qualifications

• Add voluntary roles, part-time jobs, or school/university work placements

• Focus solely on hobbies and interests