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CV Essentials

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

a)

Associate's degree

b)

Bachelor's degree

c)

Master's degree

d)

High school diploma

2.

What programming languages do you know?

a)

HTML

b)

Ruby

c)

Python, Java, JavaScript

d)

C++

3.

Who can you list as a professional reference?

a)

Former employers, colleagues, supervisors, or professional acquaintances

b)

Friends

c)

Family members

d)

Social media connections

4.

What should be included in a personal statement?

a)

Background, experiences, skills, achievements, goals, and interest in the program or job.

b)

Random quotes, jokes, memes

c)

Favorite color, favorite food, favorite movie

d)

Weather forecast, traffic updates, stock market trends

5.

What is the name of the school you attended for high school?

a)

Academic Academy

b)

Learning Institute

c)

Elite High School

d)

Sample High School

6.

Describe your most recent job role.

a)

I worked as a chef at a local restaurant, focusing on creating new recipes and managing the kitchen staff.

b)

My recent job role involved working as a software engineer, developing mobile applications and websites for various clients.

c)

I was a professional athlete, competing in international tournaments and representing my country in sports events.

d)

In my most recent job role, I was a Marketing Specialist at XYZ Company. My responsibilities included creating and implementing marketing campaigns, analyzing market trends, managing social media accounts, and collaborating with the sales team to generate leads. I also conducted market research, monitored competitor activities, and prepared reports on campaign performance.

7.

What soft skills do you possess?

a)

Physical strength, computer programming, financial analysis

b)

Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management

c)

Critical thinking, emotional intelligence, decision-making

d)

Leadership, creativity, technical skills

8.

Why are references important in a CV?

a)

To provide credibility and validation of skills and experiences.

b)

To provide false information

c)

To waste space on the CV

d)

To confuse potential employers

9.

How long should a personal statement be?

a)

500-800 words

b)

1000-1200 words

c)

300-400 words

d)

100-200 words

10.

What degree did you pursue in college?

a)

History

b)

Nursing

c)

Computer Science

d)

Electrical Engineering

11.

Explain a challenging project you worked on.

a)

The correct answer would be a concise description of the challenging project worked on, focusing on the key aspects that made it difficult and how those challenges were addressed.

b)

Discuss a project that was not challenging at all

c)

Describe a simple project instead

d)

Talk about a personal challenge unrelated to work

12.

What technical skills do you have?

a)

Knitting patterns, woodworking tools, photography editing

b)

Musical instruments, foreign languages, sports statistics

c)

Programming languages, software applications, data analysis, etc.

d)

Cooking recipes, gardening skills, painting techniques

13.

How many references should you provide in a CV?

a)

10-12

b)

1-3

c)

5-7

d)

2-4

14.

What is the purpose of a personal statement?

a)

To copy from online templates

b)

To list irrelevant personal information

c)

To provide insight into the applicant's personality, achievements, and aspirations.

d)

To showcase technical skills only

15.

Where did you study for your undergraduate degree?

a)

College of ABC

b)

University of XYZ

c)

Institute of LMN

d)

School of PQR

16.

What achievements have you had in your career?

a)

I have successfully led a team to implement a new software system that increased efficiency by 30% and received an award for outstanding performance in project management.

b)

I successfully completed a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle

c)

I received a participation certificate in a local chess tournament

d)

I once spilled coffee on my keyboard and had to replace it

17.

What communication skills do you have?

a)

Driving skills

b)

Some of the communication skills I have include active listening, clear verbal articulation, effective written communication, and strong interpersonal skills.

c)

Dancing skills

d)

Cooking skills

18.

How should references be formatted in a CV?

a)

Name, Job Title, Company, Relationship Description, Years Known

b)

Name, Job Title, Company, Relationship Description, Email

c)

Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Years Known

d)

Name, Job Title, Company, Contact Information, Relationship Description

19.

What makes a personal statement stand out?

a)

Too short, lacks depth, and fails to convey uniqueness.

b)

Cliched, generic, and lacks personal touch.

c)

Overly detailed, irrelevant, and confusing.

d)

Unique, authentic, and effectively showcases the applicant's personality, experiences, and goals.