Mastering Your CV and Interview Skills

What are the main parts of a CV?

• Personal statement and details

• Work experience

• References

• Skills

• Education and qualifications

3 examples of hard skills are...

• Time Management, communication, programming

• Team collaboration, problem-solving, communication

• Programming, data analysis and accounting.

• Public Speaking, accounting and English

What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills?

• Hard skills are always more important than soft skills.

• Soft skills can be measured with tests, while hard skills cannot.

• Hard skills are related to emotional intelligence, while soft skills are technical abilities.

• Hard skills are technical abilities; soft skills are interpersonal skills.

Provide two adjectives that describe a responsible person.

• unreliable

• reliable, trustworthy

• careless

• dishonest

I __________ as a waiter in a café 3 years ago.

• work

• works

• worked

• has worked

How would you describe someone who is clever and friendly?

• Reserved genius

• Apathetic thinker

• Sociable intellect

• Shy strategist

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• To summarize the applicant's work history.

• To list the applicant's hobbies and interests.

• The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce the applicant and highlight their qualifications for a job.

• To provide references for the applicant.

Give an example of a soft skill that is important in teamwork.

• Creative thinking

• Technical expertise

• Effective communication

• Time management

I __________ as an accountant for 7 years so far.

• working

• worked

• have worked

• will work

How can you demonstrate honesty in a job interview?

• Provide vague answers to avoid revealing too much information.

• Exaggerate your achievements to impress the interviewer.

• Claim to have experience in areas you are not familiar with.

• Be truthful about your experiences and qualifications.