Do you have a good resume with a consistent structure? It of a good start, but not enough. To stand out from the crowd, you have to meet the expectations of the recruiter. But do you know what his expectations are? What recruiters look for in a resume? Answer these 12 questions and find out if your resume is actually effective.

Many companies uses software to manage and sort out the first applications process. What is their main selection criterion?
(A) The number of keywords
(B) The CV layout
(C) The total number of words in the CV


What can hinder your application with this sort of applications software?
(A) The font
(B) Typos
(C) The colors


In general, in what sense does a recruiter reads a resume?
(A) From bottom to top
(B) Diagonally
(C) From left to right


How much time, on average, a recruiter spends looking at a CV?
(A) 30 seconds
(B) 1 min 30 sec
(C) Between 5 and 10 min


What kind of CV is easier to read by recruiters?
(A) The anti-chronological CV
(B) Resume tailored to your profile
(C) The skills (competency) CV


What do you have to put in bold?
(A) Your experiences
(B) The skills required in the advertisement
(C) Your contact information


Why can it be interesting to put a photo on your resume?
(A) One is more likely to be called for an interview, especially if one is beautiful
(B) It is mandatory!
(C) It allows the recruiter to identify the CV and better remember the candidate


What element makes your CV stand out?
(A) A title with the position and 3-4 words to describe your profile
(B) A sentence that summarizes your motivation at the beginning of CV
(C) The recommendation from a previous employer


In the heading "Experience" how do you evoke the companies for which you worked?
(A) With the company logo
(B) The name is just enough
(C) The name with the industry and the workforce


What data are recruiters fond of but not often found in the CV?
(A) The numerical results of your previous employment
(B) Details about your hobbies and interests
(C) Your political opinions


Among the proposals, which can be removed in the CV of an experienced profile?
(A) Degree
(B) An internship at a competitor
(C) Work experience gained in another sector


What to put in the 'Education' part when your CV?
(A) The title of the degree, year, the institution and the end course of study
(B) The title of the degree, year and school
(C) Detail all the years leading up to the graduation

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