Recruitment and Financial Knowledge Quiz

Put the five steps of the typical recruitment process into the right order, starting from the first step.

What does CV stand for?

• Curricula vita

• Curriculum vitae

• Curricular vitae

What is the purpose of the profile statement on a CV?

• It summarises the applicant’s experience and competencies

• It lists the applicant’s jobs, starting with the most recent

• It summarises the applicant’s relevant interests outside work

What does a referee do?

• Reads job applications and decides whether to interview applicants

• Carries out pre-employment checks on an applicant

• Confirms that an applicant has the skills they say they do

Most trainee jobs in financial services require a grade ____ or above for GCSE English and Maths.

Which of the following is a competency that might be mentioned in a job advert?

• Assessment centre

• Problem-solving

• Shared values

On a CV, you should include your employment experience:

• starting with your first ever job and working forwards

• in alphabetical order

• starting with your most recent job and working backwards

On a CV you should only list interests that are:

• relevant

• recent

• remarkable

Which of the following might be involved in an online assessment?

• The STAR approach

• Work scenario questions

• Giving a presentation

Which of the following is not a pre-employment check?

• Checking that you are allowed to work in the country

• Checking your CV for spelling mistakes

• Checking your references