The job-search page English readers open before every application. This page has 100 important questions and answers. Original explainer for daily search — not a government login or live tracker.
A CV (curriculum vitae) or resume is a one- or two-page summary of your work, study, and skills. Recruiters in the US often say “resume”; the UK, Ireland, and much of Europe say “CV.” The job is the same: prove you can do the role in a few seconds of scanning.
Lead with your name and a way to reach you. Then a short profile, experience (newest first), education, and skills. Use numbers where you can (“cut wait time 20%”) instead of empty adjectives. Do not invent employers — hiring software and reference checks catch that.
100 important questions. Quick 10 is a random set; Full set plays every question.
Your score
100 questions and answers
Each item is a 4-option MCQ. Open a question, tap A–D. Green is correct, red is wrong. Original explainers — not copied match reports.
1. A cover letter
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Answer: B) explains why this job, not a second copy of the CV
Keep it short and specific.
2. ATS software may skip
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Answer: B) headers/footers and unusual tables
Simple formatting travels better.
3. Do not list
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Answer: A) false job titles or fake degrees
Reference checks happen.
4. UK CVs often omit
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Answer: C) a photo and date of birth, unless asked
Equality rules discourage extra personal data.
5. Tailoring means
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Answer: B) matching keywords and examples to that vacancy
One extra edit beats 50 generic sends.
6. A contact line should include
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Answer: D) a phone and email you actually check
Recruiters will use what you print.
7. A personal profile is usually
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Answer: C) two to four lines on what you offer now
Keep it role-specific.
8. Start bullets with
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Answer: B) clear action verbs (led, built, cut)
Verbs scan faster than I plus filler.
9. Job dates are clearest as
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Answer: B) month and year for each role
Gaps are easier to explain with months shown.
10. A career gap is best handled by
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Answer: D) a brief honest label (study, care, travel)
Honesty beats a made-up company.
11. Volunteer work belongs when
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Answer: C) it shows a skill the vacancy needs
Unpaid can still be experience.
12. References on a standard CV
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Answer: B) can wait until they are asked for
Save space; have names ready.
13. Emailing a CV, a common safe format is
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Answer: D) a simple PDF or the format they requested
Follow the advert if it names .docx.
14. Fonts that travel well are
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Answer: B) plain ones such as Calibri or Arial
ATS and printers like clean type.
15. A LinkedIn URL can sit
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Answer: D) beside your email if the profile is current
Match the name on the CV.
16. Listing every weekend job from age 14
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Answer: C) can bury the roles that matter now
Edit for relevance.
17. A skills block should
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Answer: C) name tools the advert actually uses
Keywords help both humans and software.
18. A GPA or mark belongs mainly when
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Answer: C) you are early-career and the result is strong
Work results beat old grades later.
19. Hobbies help when they
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Answer: B) prove a skill, language, or stamina the role needs
Captain of a club beats binge-watching.
20. Two pages are more acceptable for
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Answer: D) mid-career or academic CVs
US resumes still often stay near two.
21. First-person I on every bullet
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Answer: C) is usually dropped (Led a team, not I led)
Implied subject keeps lines tight.
22. A photo on a typical US resume is
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Answer: D) usually left off unless the industry asks
Equality guidance also applies in much of Europe.
23. Quantify a result with
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Answer: C) a real %, $ figure, time, or headcount
True numbers beat fluff.
24. Naming a soft skill is stronger if you
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Answer: D) add a one-line example
Organised means you shipped X by Y.
25. A clear file name looks like
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Answer: D) YourName-Role-CV.pdf
Inbox search loves your name.
26. Lying about job titles or dates
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Answer: C) is a common reason offers die at checks
Reference calls happen.
27. Education usually goes first when
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Answer: A) you have little relevant work yet
Flip the order as experience grows.
28. A portfolio link is useful for
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Answer: A) design, writing, code, or research samples
Show work, not only claims.
29. An unpaid internship can be listed as
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Answer: B) experience with duties and dates
Say intern if that was the title.
30. Language lines should state
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Answer: B) spoken and written level honestly
Tests or years of use help.
31. A street address is often enough as
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Answer: D) city and country if a full line feels unsafe
Many ads only need a location.
32. Advert keywords should appear
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Answer: A) in natural sentences about real work
Stuffing is easy to spot.
33. National insurance, SSN, or bank details
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Answer: C) do not belong on a CV you email around
Share IDs only on official forms.
34. Colour or icons are fine if
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Answer: C) the text still prints clearly in black
Many ATS ignore icons.
35. I am creative with no samples
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Answer: C) is weaker than one portfolio link
Show the work.
36. Several tiny similar roles can be
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Answer: D) grouped under one heading if they clutter
Keep the timeline honest.
37. Salary history on a CV
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Answer: B) is usually omitted unless a form requires it
Some places ban the question.
38. Willingness to relocate can go
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Answer: B) in a short profile line if it matters
Do not promise a city you will not move to.
39. Spell-check especially
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Answer: A) employer names and software titles
One typo in a company name stands out.
40. Updating the file after each role
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Answer: D) beats rebuilding it from memory years later
Ten minutes now saves a weekend later.
41. A targeted title under your name can
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Answer: A) match the job title you are applying for
It orients the first glance.
42. Publications and posters belong on
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Answer: B) research, academic, or specialist CVs
Pick the relevant few.
43. Military or national service can be
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Answer: C) framed as rank, skills, and clearance if allowed
Translate jargon for civilians.
44. The top third of page one should
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Answer: B) earn a longer read in a few seconds
Busy people stop early.
45. A CV is not
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Answer: A) a place to argue with a past boss
Keep disputes off the page.
46. Customising the first page for one vacancy
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Answer: B) beats sending 80 untouched copies
One extra edit is cheap.
47. Certificates can sit in
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Answer: B) a short extra section or go in an appendix if asked
Name the awarding body and year.
48. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 1) is
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Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
49. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 2) is
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Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
50. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 3) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
51. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 4) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
52. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 5) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
53. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 6) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
54. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 7) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
55. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 8) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
56. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 9) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
57. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 10) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
58. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 11) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
59. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 12) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
60. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 13) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
61. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 14) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
62. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 15) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
63. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 16) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
64. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 17) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
65. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 18) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
66. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 19) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
67. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 20) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
68. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 21) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
69. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 22) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
70. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 23) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
71. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 24) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
72. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 25) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
73. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 26) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
74. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 27) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
75. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 28) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
76. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 29) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
77. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 30) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
78. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 31) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
79. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 32) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
80. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 33) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
81. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 34) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
82. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 35) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
83. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 36) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
84. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 37) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
85. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 38) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
86. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 39) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
87. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 40) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
88. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 41) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
89. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 42) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
90. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 43) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
91. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 44) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
92. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 45) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
93. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 46) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
94. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 47) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
95. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 48) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
96. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 49) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
97. The official source for “how to write a cv” (learn desk, item 50) is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) the authority or standard named on this page’s explainer
GKSchools English practice is original — not an official script.
98. A US “resume” is usually
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Answer: D) 1–2 pages, role-focused
Academics may still use a longer CV.
99. Put work history in
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Answer: B) reverse chronological order (newest first)
