WorksheetsCV, Cover Letter and Job interview Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
What element is optional in your CV?
Skills
Qualifications
Photograph
Contact details
What information should you include in the "references" section?
Person's name
Position
Company
Contact details
How should you finish your cover letter if you started with "Dear Sir/Madam"?
Yours sincerely
Yours faithfully
What should you mention if you are asked "Tell me about yourself"?
Skills and qualifications
When you celebrate your birthday
Achievements and the type of person you are
Your favourite day of the year
If you don't have work experience you should...
say you are a fast learner and give an example
avoid mentioning your lack of work experience
say you can be mould according to the company standards
What does being a "blank canvas" mean?
You don't look well
You are a good painter
You can be mould according to the company standards
What does "to have a growth mindset" mean?
The belief that you can develop your natural abilities by working hard and listening to advice from others
You are a mature person
You think too much
You get worried very easily
What should you do to answer the question "why do you want to work here?"?
Talk about the salary
Research the company
Study the job description
Identify your core values
How many strengths and weaknesses should you mention if you are asked about them?
2 strengths and 2 weaknesses
As many strengths as possible
1 strength and 3 weaknesses
3 strengths and 1 weakness
Which are the tips to answer the question about strengths and weaknesses?
Be spontaneous, do not even think about your strengths and weaknesses until you are in the interview
Impress the interviewer with a great story
Say you have no weaknesses
Be honest, tell a story, keep it short
If you are applying for a job in which you will have to talk in front of people, a good weakness to mention would be...
you are a shy person and don't like to talk in public
you get very nervous when doing presentations
any weakness not related to the job position
you find it hard to talk to new people
When talking about weaknesses always...
compare yourself to other candidates
explain how you are overcoming it
say you have no weaknesses at all
use a strength as if it was a negative thing
Choose the best answer to the question:
Why should we hire you as a customer service manager?
You should hire me because I am very good at dealing with people and I think I can do a good job in your company.
You should hire me because I am very passionate about customer service and I love helping people so this is a very good oportunity for me to do what I like most. At the same time, I will be doing my best for the company.
You should hire me because I am very fond of helping people while patiently listening to their problems. In my community, I have set up a lifelong learners’ club where I teach senior citizens how to use their smart phones, and how to conduct basic activities like bill payments and fixed deposit issuance, etc.
