Write a CV

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

CV Quiz

What is a CV?

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that gives an overview of your education, work experience, skills, and personal details. It is used when applying for a job, internship, or further education.

When is a CV used?

1. For vacation planning
2. During social events
3. Applying for internships
4. Applying for jobs

What does a CV include?

1. Personal details
2. Hobbies and interests only
3. Work experience
4. Only education history

What is a CV?

1. A personal interest statement
2. An overview of education and experience
3. A type of resume
4. A document for job applications

1. How long should a CV be?

1. One to two pages
2. Three pages
3. Four or more pages
4. Half a page

2. What color should a CV be typed in?

1. Blue
2. Pink
3. Black
4. Green

3. You should always include a photo on your resume.

1. False
2. True
3. Only when your pretty
4. Only when your face is important for the company.

4. Your resume or CV must include your personal details, education and

1. leisure activities
2. work history
3. life history
4. relationship status

5. Which of these topics is also covered on many resumes?

1. languages
2. family history
3. criminal record
4. ambitions

6. What’s the best way to present skills and achievements?

1. By using eye-catching graphics
2. By using colourful templates
3. A list of your past and current responsibilities
4. The STAR method (situation- task-action-result)

7. You mention side jobs on your CV.

1. True
2. False
3. Only when relevant
4. Only when recent

8. Jargon shows that you are a professional

1. True
2. False
3. Only when relevant

9. What order should your jobs be put in?

1. Any order
2. Oldest to Newest
3. Newest to oldest
4. The job you liked the most comes first

10. What should always be attached to a CV?

1. Facebook Profile and Snapchat streak
2. Your high school diploma
3. Your holiday picture
4. Letter of application

11. Should you lie on your CV

1. Depends on how much you want the job
2. No
3. Just a bit
4. Yes

12. How many references should be on a CV

1. 2
2. None
3. 4
4. 1

13. How do you translate MBO
into English

1. High School
2. Secondary vocational education
3. Vocational College
4. Boarding School

You should fully rely on ChatGPT for designing your CV and the content of it.

1. Yes, because I don't want to develop any communcations skills or critical thinking skills. Let alone rely on my own creative ideas.
2. No never.
3. Only when the teacher doesn't find out
4. Yes, but only to check my work and provide more ideas.