Job application trivia
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Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
How many pages was the longest CV ever submitted?
Slide 2 - Open question
What is the most popular company for American college graduates?
A
Amazon
B
Google
C
Tesla
D
IBM
Slide 3 - Quiz
What percentage of job seekers search for jobs from bed, at work, or from a restroom?
A
20% from bed, 31% from work , 7% from a restroom
B
41% from bed, 30% from work , 18% from a restroom
C
57% from bed, 15% from work , 30% from a restroom
D
33% from bed, 9% from work , 2% from a restroom
Slide 4 - Quiz
What is the average time spent by recruiters looking at a resume (CV)?
A
5-7 seconds
B
30 seconds- 1 minute
C
1-3 minutes
D
4-6 minutes
Slide 5 - Quiz
76% of resumes are discarded for what reason?
A
ugly photo
B
unprofessional email address
C
resume too short
D
unprofessional layout
Slide 6 - Quiz
For how much money was Steve Job's handwritten job application letter from 1973 auctioned?
A
$78,000
B
$175,000
C
$222,400
D
$483,200
Slide 7 - Quiz
Which company is known for receiving a cake with a CV printed on it?
A
Facebook
B
Apple
C
Samsung
D
Nike
Slide 8 - Quiz
Which of the following should NOT feature in the final paragraph of an application letter?
A
A statement thanking the reader for their time/consideration.
B
Your availability/interest in attending an interview.
C
A statement saying you look forward to hearing from the reader.
D
Why you are applying for the position
Slide 9 - Quiz
Which company asked this question during a job interview: "why are manhole covers round?"
A
Google
B
Uber
C
Microsoft
D
Mastercard
Slide 10 - Quiz
On average, how many spelling or grammar mistakes on your CV are allowed before it’s thrown away?
A
One
B
Three
C
Four
D
Six
Slide 11 - Quiz
What’s the job rejection rate if you include a photo of yourself on your CV?
A
10%
B
53%
C
88%
D
100%
