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What is another word for a résumé?
What is another word for a résumé?
- Enclosure
- Reference
- CV (correct)
- Application
Which of these is usually included in a résumé?
Which of these is usually included in a résumé?
- Work experience (correct)
- A list of your friends
- Your favorite color
- A movie review
What are 'enclosures' in a job application?
What are 'enclosures' in a job application?
- Extra copies of your résumé
- Documents like certificates or diplomas (correct)
- Stamped and addressed envelopes
- A list of websites you like
Who can you ask to be your 'reference'?
Who can you ask to be your 'reference'?
Where might you find a 'job announcement'?
Where might you find a 'job announcement'?
A CV is generally 5 pages long.
A CV is generally 5 pages long.
Listing your work experience is a crucial part of a CV.
Listing your work experience is a crucial part of a CV.
You should never include your education on a CV.
You should never include your education on a CV.
Enclosures, like certificates, can be added to your CV.
Enclosures, like certificates, can be added to your CV.
A job announcement is the same as an application.
A job announcement is the same as an application.
What is the main purpose of a résumé or CV?
What is the main purpose of a résumé or CV?
In addition to work experience and education, what else might be included in a résumé?
In addition to work experience and education, what else might be included in a résumé?
What are enclosures in the context of a job application?
What are enclosures in the context of a job application?
What are references and why are they important?
What are references and why are they important?
What is a job announcement?
What is a job announcement?
A CV or, in American English, a ______, is often only one page long.
A CV or, in American English, a ______, is often only one page long.
Listing your ______ is a crucial part of writing a CV.
Listing your ______ is a crucial part of writing a CV.
Your ______, such as degrees or certifications, should be mentioned in a CV.
Your ______, such as degrees or certifications, should be mentioned in a CV.
Additional qualifications are known as ______.
Additional qualifications are known as ______.
Certificates and diplomas can be added as ______ to your application.
Certificates and diplomas can be added as ______ to your application.
Flashcards
What is a CV/Résumé?
What is a CV/Résumé?
A CV or résumé is a document that summarizes your work history, education, and skills, usually one page long.
Why include work experience?
Why include work experience?
Listing your work experience shows employers what kind of jobs you've had and what you've done.
Why include education?
Why include education?
Mentioning your education tells employers about the schools you've attended and what you studied.
What are further qualifications?
What are further qualifications?
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What are references?
What are references?
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What is an Application?
What is an Application?
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What are Enclosures?
What are Enclosures?
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What is a job announcement?
What is a job announcement?
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What is an applicant?
What is an applicant?
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Study Notes
- A CV, or résumé in American English, is usually one page long in English-speaking countries
- When writing a CV, it is vital to mention work experience
- It is a good idea to include details of education
- Any further qualifications that are relevant to the job should be listed to strengthen the CV
- Enclosures, such as certificates or diplomas, can be added to support an application
- References from former colleagues can be included to vouch for skills and experience
- Job announcements are where people find out about job openings
- An application is what is written when someone wants to apply for a job
- An applicant is a person who applies for a job
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