Banqer High - Career Quiz

Why is it important to learn about CVs?

• A CV is legally required when you are over 16

• They are the only think an employer looks at when they hire staff

• CVs are a big part of getting a job you're interested in

• All of the above

A CV is a written overview of your experience and other qualifications that you provide when you apply for a job.

Your CV will include a bunch of information about you, including your skills, education, work experience, interests and references. While the information you include in your CV must be true, you also want to make sure that your CV makes you sound awesome, so it's worth taking a little time on it.

Given that, which of these would you not expect to see in a CV?

• That the job applicant's parent is a doctor

• That the job applicant has a passion for building model planes in their spare time

• The school the job applicant went to

• The part-time job the applicant had over the summer between year 11 & 12

In the skills section, list skills, experience and knowledge you have that relate to the job you're applying for.

Skills may be things that relate directly to the job, or they may be personal attributes that would make you a good fit for the job.
Which of these is not an example of something you would include in the skills section of your CV?

• Good time management when applying for a job which has shifts starting at different times each day

• Strong interpersonal skills when applying for a job as a sales assistant

• A forklift drivers licence when applying for a job in a warehouse

• That you went to Scott Street High School

Under education, list your qualifications, the place where you studied and the start and finish dates. Generally, you only include secondary school if it is recent or relevant.

Which of these is not an example of something you would include in the education section of your CV?

• The most recent year of secondary school you have completed if you're applying for a part-time job on the weekend while you're still at school

• What primary school you attended when appkying for your first job after finishing university

• Your university degree when applying for a job at age 50

• The great grade you got in your computing exam if you're applying for a summer internship at a web design business

In the work experience section you can list your job titles, the places where you worked and the start and finish dates for each.

Along with the job title, you should also write the main tasks of the job, especially those that relate to the job you are applying for.

Which of these is not an example of something you would include in the work experience section of your CV?

• You job at the local shop which you had during secondary school holidays when applying for your first job after finishing university

• Your part time job you had in an office while you were at school when applying for a job on a farm after finishing school

• Your previous job that you left because you had regular arguments with your boss

• You job at the local shop which you had during secondary school holidays when applying for a job when you're 50

n the interests section of your CV list a few interests and hobbies that you like to talk about.

It may sound strange to include hobbies in your CV, but employees like to know a bit about you as a person.

Which of these is not an example of something you would include in the interests section of your CV?

• The local community garden that you work at as a volunteer on the weekends

• The basketball team that you play in each week

• The local astronomy club that you're a member of

• That you play tennis, but you actually haven't played for years as its just not something that you're into anymore

Finally, provide the details of at least two people who will speak positively about you. References are people that an employer may contact to find out more about you.

Which of these is not an example of someone you would include in the reference section of your CV?

• A previous boss who you did not get along well and who you often argued with

• A previous boss who you got along with well

• The coach of a sports team who got to know you well when applying for your first job

• A teacher who knew you well when applying for your first job

There are thousands of careers to choose from, and deciding what one is right for you can be really hard.

What should you consider when deciding what career might be right for you?

• What you enjoy doing and are passionate about

• The hours and location of the job

• Salary (how much you are paid)

• All of the above

While some people will manage to choose the perfect career for them as a teenager, most of us will swap between three or more careers in our lives. Changing careers can also set you apart from other people in your field as you'll have different skills (from your old career) that you can bring to the new career.

When is it too late to change careers?

• Even if you love your career, you should change it once a year to keep learning

• When you have a student loan

• When you are older than 25

• It's never too late to change careers , you just need to make a plan

When you have a career you will get paid. Depending on the kind of job, this could be weekly, fortnightly (meaning once every two weeks), monthly, or sometimes just at the end of the job.

What does a payslip usually show?

• How much tax was paid

• How many hours you worked

• How much money you earnt

• All of the above