Quiz

Why not see how much you know about creating CVs? Test yourself with our little quiz below:

 

1. Generally, the length of a CV should be…
   • A single A4 page
   • No more than 2 A4 pages
   • No more than 3 pages
   • Any length as long as all the information is there

   The universally accepted page length of a CV is no more than 2 A4 pages. It is possible to include all the relevant and important information on one page but if your CV is longer than 2 A4 pages you should consider cutting it down slightly. However, CVs for an academic post have no fixed length but it is always a good idea to keep your CV as short and relevant as possible.

2. Should you include your date of birth on your CV?
   • Yes, always
   • Only if you have been asked to do so
   • Only if you wish to do so
   • Never

   Legally, under new Age Discrimination Laws you do not need to include your date of birth or disclose your age on your CV. It is highly advised by Career experts that you should never include your date of birth on your CV.

3. Should you use full sentences and paragraphs throughout your CV?
   • Yes
   • No

   It is highly recommended to use short sentences and bullet points throughout your CV as opposed to full sentences and paragraphs because employers scan CVs rather than reading them like a book