Flashcards on Professional Communication and Career Development
Professional Communication & Career Development Guide
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Job applications: CVs & applications
27 cards
Card 1
Question: Why might traditional CVs fail to secure an interview despite showing qualifications on paper?
Answer: CVs can fail because personal qualities are hard to demonstrate on paper and are better shown face to face; many applicants get polite rejections desp
Card 2
Question: What unusual CV method involved food and led directly to an interview and job offer?
Answer: A candidate printed his CV on a takeaway pizza box, delivered the pizza to the company, had the interview while they ate, and got the job before the p
Card 3
Question: How did Kelly Weihs use design to make her CV stand out, and why was it appropriate?
Answer: She created a CV styled like a nineteenth-century 'Wanted' poster using old fonts and interesting colours; it worked because she was applying for a de
Card 4
Question: Why can creative CVs be risky, and what example illustrates a mismatch between format and role?
Answer: Creative CVs are risky if the format doesn't suit the job; for example, recording a video of yourself singing when applying for a PA role suggests you
Card 5
Question: What innovative packaging idea did Nick Begley use for his CV, and what was the outcome?
Answer: He printed his CV on a chocolate wrapper (listing skills as ingredients) and wrapped it around a Nestlé Crunch bar; this resulted in two job offers an
Card 6
Question: Why might creative applications be especially common in America, according to the text?
Answer: Because the U.S. has a very large population and intense competition for jobs, prompting applicants to use creative CVs to stand out among hundreds of
Card 7
Question: What practical advice does the text give about using creative application ideas?
Answer: Try imaginative approaches to stand out, but ensure the format fits the job and employer—otherwise the creativity can backfire.
Card 8
Question: What humorous personal preference does the narrator mention that applicants to their company should note?
Answer: The narrator dislikes anchovies and black olives, implying applicants should avoid those toppings if using pizza-based CVs.
Card 9
Question: Which parts of a CV might recruiters consider most important when evaluating a candidate?
Answer: Relevant work experience, demonstrated skills, accomplishments, and clear contact information are commonly prioritized; education is considered but of
Card 10
Question: What argument contrasts top-level education with varied experience when hiring?
Answer: Top-level education shows formal qualifications, while varied experience indicates adaptability, problem-solving, and practical skills; many recruiter