What should you know about the CV

A CV is one of the basic documents for a successful job search.

Complete the quiz and find out what you should know about the CV.

What does the abbreviation CV stand for?

1

Vitamin C

2

Commercial Vehicle

3

Curriculum Vitae

Which of the following photos would be appropriate for a CV?

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2
3

Which type of CV is NOT recommended?

1

The essay CV

2

Europass

3

Chronological CV

Which data should a CV include? There are several correct answers.

1

Education

2

Religion

3

Work experience

4

Foreign languages

5

Political affinity

6

Number of children

How many A4 pages long should be the CV?

1

2 pages

2

5 pages

3

10 pages

What is the purpose of a CV?

1

Conveying your potential to the employer.

2

Writing your life story.

3

Showing your photo to the employer.

Which data is NOT necessary in a CV? There are several correct answers.

1

Marital status

2

Name

3

Date of birth

4

Address

5

Telephone number

What makes a good CV? There are several correct answers.

1

It has to make a good impression.

2

It is printed on scented paper.

3

It has to be written clearly and readable.

4

It clearly states your leisure time activities.

5

It has to highlight your advantages.

6

It has to be visually appealing.

7

It also includes the career path of parents and siblings.

What should you know about the CV

Thank you for taking part.

You can learn more about writing a CV in workshops of the Career Centre of the University of Maribor or at career counselling.

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