QUIZ CURRICULUM VITAE & RESUME
1.
Which is shorter, a resume or a CV?
Resume
CV
All of the above
None of the above
2.
When do you usually use a CV?
To show off
Applying for positions in regards to higher education, grants, and a higher-level position within a job
Applying for your very first job
To apply for a wedding ceremony
3.
These are the uses of a resume or a CV, except:
Getting training for a job
Include yourself in a certain community/ charity work (e.g. teaching kids, helping an organization, etc.)
Try to apply for an internship
To make a bank account
4.
What should you do if you don’t have any job experience?
Stalk someone who does
Stop studying
Try to get an entry-level job
Use the internet to do something else
5.
Where does the word resume come from and what does it mean??
Resume, from “to continue”
Resume, from Italian “To rest”
Resume, from Polish “to offer information”
Résumé, from French “to sum up”
6.
What do you add to your resume or CV if you don’t have any noticeable awards?
Your life story.
Possible skills that you may have.
Lie about the awards.
Make up an award for yourself
7.
How many pages does a resume usually consist of?
19 – 20 pages
6 – 9 pages
1 – 2 pages
All of the above
8.
Which of these things should you include in a resume?
Your hobbies
Work experience
Your salary
Your boss’ name
9.
All of these things should be part of a resume, except:
Information including Recent Job Titles
Resume Summary or Resume Objective
Education
Your previous salary
10.
What does the phrase “Curriculum Vitae” in CV mean?
“My wife’s life”
“Course of action”
“Course of life”
“Coarse Bread”
11.
How many pages does a resume usually consist of?
19 – 20 pages
21 – 23 pages
2 – 10 pages
More than the ones above
12.
These things should be mentioned in a CV, except:
Education
Professional career
Awards & honors
Social security number
13.
These things should be mentioned in a CV, except:
Achievements
Interests
Why you stopped working in a previous job
Job-specific information (for example, a teacher would put their teaching philosophy in their CV)
14.
When making a resume or CV, what type of information should be added?
The most recent information
Greatest achievements
Information about community work
All of the above
15.
Generally, the main differences of a resume and a CV are:
A resume is tailored to fit a specific job or company you are applying for
A CV should be elaborate and detailed. You should be able to elaborate your education and work experience concisely. Usually consists of 2 or more pages
A Resume is shorter than a CV and should only be 1 - 2 pages long
All of the above