Professional Practice

Part 2: Interviews

Question 1. Which of the following should not be included in a CV.

a. Personal profile
b. Date of birth
c. Marital status
d. Transferable skills
e. Unprofessional email address
f. References on request

Question 2. Why might a person choose to use a skills-based CV?

Question 3. True or false?
You should analyse the job advert and adapt your CV to its requirements.
a. True
b. false

Question 4. Why is a personal profile useful on a CV?

Question 5. Which of the following are successful ways of making your CV and cover letter stand out?

a. Researching the company to refer to in your application
b. Ensuring that you have matched your CV to the specific job you are applying for
c. Including a photo of yourself
d. Getting a second opinion on your CV and cover letterexplain the challenge or situation you faced.

describe the task you had to complete, including expectations and challenges involved.

explain the actions you took to resolve the situation giving specific details, and your rationale for this.

detail the results of your outcome in terms of your successes and what you learnt about yourself.

At the start of the final week of my internship, I was asked to provide a written report of the results of our client work, along with a list of practical recommendations to be put to the clients on the final day.