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How to write a short bio

Writing a short bio can be a deceptively challenging task. Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to help you write a successful short bio:

1. Choose a voice

The first step in writing a short bio is deciding on a voice. For our purposes, choosing a voice involves deciding whether you are writing in the first or third person. Writing in the first person means using the words “I” and “me”, and writing in the third person means using your name.For instance, if you are writing a slightly informal bio for your Twitter profile, first-person would probably be the best fit. However, if you are adding a bio to your company page and all your coworkers used third-person in their paragraphs, you should certainly follow suit. Your voice should accurately represent who you are as a person, so you might also adjust your voice to be more professional, witty, friendly or reserved, depending on your personality.

2. State your name and job title

In the first sentence of your short bio, you will need to give your name and your current . For example, your bio might begin with “Sarah Hayes is the Senior  Director for Blooming Street Creative. ” If you are in the process of finding a job or internship in your industry, you can list your most recent title or your college major. This might look something like “My name is John Grayson and I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design and Development.“

Short professional bio examples

Here are a few examples of what a successful short bio might look like:

Example 1

“Mary Jones is an administrative assistant with eight years of experience working alongside the executive team of a Fortune 500 company. Mary specializes in administrative technology and is responsible for educating other employees on using progressive systems and applications, including accounting software, mass communication procedures and organizational apps. Mary is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Mary is inspired daily by her husband and their two daughters. In her free time, Mary likes to hike, crochet and play video games with her grandson.”

Example 2

“My name is Alex Drysdale and I am a junior web developer for Oswald Technologies. I am an accomplished coder and programmer, and I enjoy using my skills to contribute to the exciting technological advances that happen every day at Oswald Tech. I graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in software development. While in school, I earned the 2015 Edmund Gains Award for my exemplary academic performance and leadership skills.”

Example 3

“Jaime Jones is an award-winning freelance writer who specializes in finance topics. With over ten years of experience, she has been published in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and numerous trade journals, including the Harvard Business Review. She has also appeared as a financial expert on The Today Show and Good Morning, America. Jaime enjoys bringing sensible budgeting tips to people of all income levels. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon, and is available for freelance assignments and speaking engagements.”