Creating a Better Professional Bio

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A simple format for creating a better professional bio

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Do you dread creating

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a professional bio?

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Don’t know what to write?

Afraid it sounds boring?

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Simplify the process

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Examples of Bios

Longer bio LinkedIn profile

Mid-size bio Conference speaker

Mini bios Twitter profile

Start here

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People want to know

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1. Your background – What positions have

you held? – What management or

executive titles? – What companies have

you worked for?

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2. Your credibility – Experience

• Years in industry • Education • Associations

– Accomplishments • Awards • Recognition

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3. Your uniqueness – Attributes

• Creative, innovative • Decisive

– Success stories • Case studies • Testimonials

– Personal interests

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Now add 1 + 2 + 3

and create your story

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• Open with a “grabber” • A message you want remembered Beginning

• Build your credibility • Your experience, accomplishments Middle

• Wrap up with your unique traits • Add a dash of personal information End

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Open with a “grabber” Passion is life-altering. It drives great leaders to make a difference in the lives of others. Mary Smith is such a leader. A youth development specialist, Mary has over 20 years experience in helping young people realize their full potential.

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Build on your story – How did your story

begin? – How did your career

progress? – What experiences

brought you to today?

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What makes you – you?

– Creativity in solutions – Ability to simplify – Entrepreneurial spirit

TIP: Weave examples into your story

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Add a dash of personal – Black belt in Taekwondo – Enjoy hiking, outdoors – Avid mystery reader

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Tell your story

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Who are you?

What makes you

a pro?

What makes you

special?

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