Unconventional CVs
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Why do some CVs look like a Facebook profile or a box of breakfast cereal?

  • Because they believe it will attract the attention of potential employers (correct)
  • Because they want to stand out from other applicants
  • Because the writers want to show off their creativity
  • Because they think it is a requirement for certain job positions
  • What do Fortune and Forbes magazines say about Google Inc.?

  • Google Inc. is the most innovative company in the world
  • Google Inc. is the most profitable company in the world
  • Google Inc. is the best company in the world to work for (correct)
  • Google Inc. is the largest tech company in the world
  • How many people around the world try to get a job at Google every year?

  • More than 5000
  • 2 million (correct)
  • 399
  • 5000
  • How many people succeed in getting a job at Google out of the two million who apply?

    <p>5000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did one applicant do to try to stand out when applying to Google?

    <p>Sent a shoe with the CV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unconventional CVs and Google's Hiring Process

    • Some CVs are designed to be attention-grabbing, resembling a Facebook profile or a box of breakfast cereal, in an attempt to stand out from the competition.

    Google's Popularity and Competitive Hiring Process

    • Fortune and Forbes magazines have featured Google Inc. as a prominent company, highlighting its desirable work environment.
    • Approximately 2 million people worldwide apply for a job at Google every year.
    • However, only a small percentage of applicants succeed in getting hired, with a very low success rate.

    Unique Job Application Strategies

    • One applicant attempted to stand out by using an unconventional approach to get noticed by Google's hiring team.

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    "Unconventional CVs: Stand Out and Get Noticed by Employers Quiz" Discover the unique and attention-grabbing CVs that job seekers have created to catch employers' eyes. Test your knowledge on these unconventional CV formats and learn how they can make a lasting impression in the competitive job market. Explore the strategies behind these creative approaches and find out if they truly work.

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