WorksheetsRecruitment and Financial Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
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 (a) 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
What is a bank?
A place to buy groceries
A place to save and borrow money
A place to get your hair cut
A place to buy clothes
What is a debit card?
A card that lets you borrow money
A card that lets you spend money directly from your bank account
A card that gives you points for shopping
A card that only works online
What is a credit card?
A card that lets you borrow money to spend, and you pay it back later
A card that lets you only spend money you have in your account
A card that is used only for online shopping
A card that only works at ATM's
What is saving money?
Spending all your money
Putting money aside for later
Borrowing money from a friend
Losing money
What is borrowing money?
Giving money to someone
Taking money from someone and promising to pay it back
Finding money on the street
Keeping all your money
What is interest?
The money you pay for using someone else's money
The money you earn on your savings
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
What is an ATM?
A machine that makes coffee
A machine that lets you withdraw cash from your bank account
A machine that sells movie tickets
A machine that helps you shop online
Why is it important to budget your money?
So you can spend it all at once
So you can track your income and expenses
So you can borrow more money
So you don't need to save
What is insurance?
A way to make extra money
A way to protect yourself against financial loss
A type of bank account
A type of investment
What does "overdraft" mean?
Having more money than you need
Spending more money than you have in your account
Saving more money than expected
Transferring money to another account
What is the main purpose of an interview?
To make friends
To get a job or information
To practice speaking
To impress someone
What should an interviewee do before an interview?
Sleep late
Research the company/person
Wear pyjamas
Forget to bring their resume
What is a good way for an interviewee to answer a question?
Mumble quietly
Give short, unclear answers
Be honest and clear
Interrupt the interviewer frequently
What should an interviewer avoid doing?
Asking relevant questions
Being polite
Asking biased or inappropriate questions
Listening carefully
What is body language?
The clothes you wear
The way you use your body to communicate
Your voice
The room you're in
Why is active listening important in an interview?
To avoid having to talk
To understand what the other person is saying
To interrupt more effectively
To appear disinterested
What is a good way to end an interview?
Run away
Thank the other person for their time
Demand a job immediately
Leave abruptly
What should an interviewee bring to a formal interview?
Nothing
Their resume or portfolio
A pet
An unreasonable demand for payment
What should the interviewer do to maintain professionalism?
Be rude and impatient
Maintain eye contact and listen attentively
Talk over the interviewee
Show clear bias in the questions
What is the difference between an interview for a job and an interview for an article?
No difference
Job interviews focus on skills and experience, article interviews focus on getting information
Only job interviews are important
Article interviews only focus on the author's life
