1) What is a CV really for? a) To tell an employer about yourself b) To list your education or work experience c) To persuade an employer to offer you an interview 2) How much time does the average recruiter take to read a CV? a) 5 minutes b) 30 seconds c) 10 minutes 3) How many pages long should a CV be? a) 1 page b) 2 pages c) 3 pages 4) What colour paper should you use? a) White b) Cream c) A bright colour d) Any of the above 5) What is the smallest font size you can use for the text in your CV? a) 12 b) 10 c) 8 6) How should you keep the pages of your CV together? a) A staple b) A paper clip c) Nothing- leave them loose 7) Should a good CV have a personal profile section? a) Yes b) No 8) Do you need a different CV for each job you apply for? a) Yes b) No 9) How many lines of text should you aim for in each section or paragraph? a) 10 b) 5 c) 3 10) How will you check your CV for errors or for 'good flow'? a) Show it to two or three people b) Show it to a friend c) Show it to a teacher d) Show it to an employer 11) Should you include your Date of Birth? a) Yes b) No 12) Should you send your CV with an application if it has not been asked for? a) Yes b) No 13) Is it ok to lie? a) Yes b) If it helps c) No

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