Free CV Checker

Find out how good your CV is by taking this free ten question quiz

1.

Who should show education first on a CV?

A - Everyone
B - Professional with 10 years' work experience
C - Graduate with good grades

2.

Recruiters have just ten seconds to peruse your CV, so length can be vital. What length is your CV?

A - Three pages or more
B - Two full pages
C - Between one and two pages

3.

"Excellent communicator with the unique ability to work alone or in a team" Would you consider this a good line to include in a CV?

A - Yes
B - Don't Know
C - No

4.

Which of the following is most likely to impress a recruiter?

A - List of previous responsibilities
B - List of achievements
C - List of skills

5.

Does your introductory profile:

A - Project your enthusiasm
B - Detail your industry and years of experience
C - State your personal objectives and career ambitions

6.

Where on your CV are your personal details included?

A - Not Included
B - Beginning of CV
C - End of CV

7.

What do you personally tailor for each job application?

A - Both your CV and covering letter
B - Your covering letter
C - Your CV

8.

Which of the following do you consider your CV to be?

A - A job application
B - A sales brochure
C - A record of academic and career history

9.

On which of the following have you placed the most emphasis?

A - Length of CV
B - Design and layout
C - Spelling and grammar

10.

Design and Layout, Powerful Phrases and Spelling and Grammar all influence the Recruiter – but how much?

A - 50% content and 50% design and layout
B - 70% content and 30% design and layout
C - 95% content and 5% design and layout