Produce a CV (Construction course)

What does CV stand for?

• Career Vitae
• Curriculum Vitae
• Current Vitae
• Career Vision

Which piece of information should NOT be included in a CV?

• Name
• Marital status
• Contact details
• Work experience

What is the purpose of a personal statement in a CV?

• To list hobbies
• To provide a summary of your skills and goals
• To include references
• To state your date of birth

Who is NOT suitable as a referee for your CV?

• Previous employer
• Teacher
• Close friend
• Community leader

Why is it important to have an up-to-date CV?

• To include hobbies
• To avoid missing employment opportunities
• To list personal relationships
• To comply with GDPR

How should your work experience be listed on a CV?

• Alphabetical order
• Random order
• Reverse chronological order
• Chronological order

What should be included in a CV’s education section?

• Schools and universities with grades
• Favourite subjects
• Teachers’ names
• Reasons for leaving school

What is the role of a reference?

• To summarise your CV
• To provide feedback about you to a prospective employer
• To describe your hobbies
• To list your salary expectations

Why is proofreading your CV important?

• To include unnecessary details
• To check for spelling and grammar mistakes
• To make it longer
• To add personal opinions

Which of the following is a transferable skill to include on a CV?

• Use of power tools
• Reading technical drawings
• Time management
• Driving a forklift