Writing Your Bio
Most bios are written in the third person. Some combine the third and first person by adding quotes of the person being written about. It can sometimes be difficult or feel strange for us to write about ourselves in the third person however it presents a more objective view rather than as someone blowing their own horn or being egotistical.
When a potential client is touched by something in your bio, you will become much more tangible to them. Talk about who you are and what motivates you, express your passion for what you do. Include the reason why you are in your profession. Put yourself in your potential client's shoes and ask yourself what you would need to hear in order for you to make a connection with this person? The main thing to keep in mind is be honest!
You want to address your background by talking about your skills and experience. What skills or experience do you have that qualifies you to be great at what you do? Don't focus on titles and responsibilities on as much as what your accomplishments were. Also address how they will benefit from your services. What will be the results of hiring you?
Providing personal information about you is optional. In some cases in may help with making a connection with the reader and in others cases it may go the other way. If you decide you do want to include some personal information keep it to the basics such as marital status or children i.e. wife and mother of 2 etc. You may also want to add a favourite inspirational quote to your bio, being sure to include attribution.
You can also include a brief definition of what you do, published works, awards, certifications, professional memberships, interests or beliefs about your profession.
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