Understanding Great Resumes

What is the first step in creating a great resume according to the text?

• Add a list of all your job responsibilities.

• Include a section on your hobbies.

• Start by adding some personality.

• Use a fancy font to make it stand out.

What should you create to help build your actual resume?

• A summary of your education.

• A collection of job references.

• A back-office version of your resume.

• A list of your favorite jobs.

What should you reflect on when creating your back-office resume?

• Your personal and professional strengths and talents.

• Your least favorite subjects in school.

• Your favorite colors.

• Your favorite movies.

How can emotions help in writing a resume?

• They can help describe accomplishments in a nuanced way.

• They can make the resume more colorful.

• They can be used to write a poem.

• They can be ignored as they are not important.

What is an example of rephrasing a job responsibility on a resume?

• Describing how you secured funding using critical thinking and writing skills.

• Listing all the tasks you did daily.

• Including a picture of your workplace.

• Writing a paragraph about your favorite job.

What is suggested to make a resume stand out?

• Adding creative sections that reflect your uniqueness.

• Using bright colors and graphics.

• Including a list of your favorite books.

• Writing it in a different language.

What is the main purpose of a resume according to the text?

• To show off your artistic skills.

• To provide your contact information.

• To convey what truly motivates you as a professional.

• To list all your job responsibilities.

Who are the authors of the article 'What Makes a Great Resume?'

• Harvard Business School Faculty

• Cathy Wasserman and Lauren B. Weinstein

• John Doe and Jane Smith

• Emma Innocenti and HBR Staff

What is one of the roles of Lauren Weinstein mentioned in the text?

• CEO of a tech startup

• Director of Marketing at Google

• Professor at Harvard University

• Career discovery and enablement leader at Microsoft

What is the title of the book co-authored by Cathy Wasserman?

• Coaching is Calling: A Guide to Coach Training Programs and Professional Career Paths

• The Empowered Job Search: Build a New Mindset and Get a Great Job in an Unpredictable World

• The Art of Resume Writing

• Leadership in the Modern World