Test on Recruitment Process: CVs, Cover Letters, Interviews

Question 1: A covering letter should primarily focus on explaining your interest in any challenging entry-level position, rather than being specific to the job you are applying for.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that a covering letter 'should be specific to the job you are applying for, adapted to the target organization, and show that you know about its activities,' not just any challenging entry-level position.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following details should typically be left out of a CV or resume because they could be considered irrelevant or lead to discrimination?

A. Your health status

B. Your email address

C. Your country of origin

D. Your religion

Explanation: The study materials advise to 'Leave out information that is irrelevant or that could give some people a chance to discriminate against you (personal details such as your height, weight, health, country of origin, religion, etc.)'. Email address, however, is listed as an essential part of the 'model skeleton for a CV'.

Question 3: The employment entry for grape picking includes the specific name of the employer.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state 'August 2009, grape picking, Napa Valley, California.' This entry specifies the month, activity, and location, but it does not provide the name of the employer for the grape picking job.

Question 4: Based on the provided study materials, which statement accurately describes the duties performed as a bus cleaner?

A. The bus cleaner was responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the bus terminal.

B. The specific duties performed as a bus cleaner are not detailed in the study materials.

C. The bus cleaner's duties included washing exteriors and cleaning interiors of buses.

D. The role involved organizing the cleaning schedule for the bus fleet.

Explanation: The study materials state 'July 2009, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 8th Avenue (bus cleaner)' but provide no further details regarding the specific duties or responsibilities associated with this role.

Question 5: Do interviewers have specific preferences regarding what they want or do not want to hear during an interview?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Interview preparation involves understanding what interviewers want to hear and what they do not want to hear during an interview. This indicates that interviewers do have specific preferences.