Dr. Sujata : Resume Quiz

What is a resume really for?

• To flex your college GPA from 2012

• To convince HR you're awesome in 6 seconds

• To confuse robots and recruiters alike

• To list your pet’s name and zodiac sign

Which resume format screams, “I have experience, look at me!”

• Chronological

• Confusional

• Functional

• Fictional

What’s the first thing a recruiter should see?

• Your deep love for paneer butter masala

• Your contact details

• Your college group project marks

• A motivational quote

What’s the ideal resume length (unless you're the CEO of Earth)?

• One motivational poster

• 1–2 pages max

• 12 pages with illustrations

• One epic novel

What should you definitely NOT do in a resume?

• Use bullet points

• Lie like it’s a Netflix drama

• Highlight achievements

• Be clear and concise

A functional resume is all about showing off your skills when your work history is a little “meh.”

Copy-pasting job descriptions into your resume = smart move.

Googling a company before an interview is called "professional stalking."

What’s one website or tool you can use to stalk—I mean, research—a company?

Drop one cool action word to spice up your resume (e.g., “Led,” “Created,” “Slayed?”)