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Road Trip Exercise 2A: Biography Highlights

Go to the next page in your dedicated notebook or document, and title it, “Current Bio.” Or use the worksheet in the back of the book.

Fill in the Following:

Employment History. Put an asterisk next to any career highlights. We want to pinpoint any outstanding work experience.

Education, Organizations, and Certifications. Note any leadership roles and local groups, whether or not they relate to work.

Successes. List any awards as well as your proudest accomplishments.

Strengths. Strengths need to go beyond what makes you good at your job. Also note what makes you a good friend/spouse/boss/employee/parent/child/person.

Challenges. You hate when they ask the “weakness” question at job interviews. Here’s your chance to change the language. What was your greatest challenge at work, and how did you prevail?

Skills. Can you bake a soufflé without it falling? Are you able to recall every book you’ve ever read? Can you do yoga on a standup paddleboard? These may sound like cooking, reading, and athletic skills, but I think these show patience, memory, and balance. When listing your skills, think outside the box.

Personal Details or Anecdotal Information. This is where you can list any cool stories that didn’t make it into the previous categories.

You are probably thinking this is too much information. And it is a lot. But it’s better to have too many details than too few. You have more to work with that way.