How to Write a Brief Self-Introductory Biography

Charity Tober reports:

"Write a brief biography to introduce yourself, highlight achievements, list credentials and [state] any notable projects with which you are involved. Bios should be short and concise, listing only relevant information. Avoid listing personal statistics, such as family and hobbies; instead angle the bio to the intended audience, whether for a personal website or a professional networking website...Begin the bio by introducing yourself, and always write in the third person...State what year your relevant work experience began, such as 'has been writing professionally since 1999' or 'worked as a consultant since 2001,' and list any areas of specialized expertise...List your education after the introduction sentence, including the name of any degrees you have earned and the institution you attended. Include any other relevant experience, such as additional certifications earned as well as the names of any professional organizations that count you as a member...State any notable achievements or awards earned. Keep the information relevant to the intended audience of the bio. Authors can briefly list the names of any publishing houses or magazine titles where their work has been published. Business professionals can highlight awards or other recognition achieved in their careers...Conclude the bio by briefly stating any current or upcoming projects, such as a new book coming out. The last sentence should state where you reside...Adjust the bio as necessary when your education, expertise or achievements change to reflect the most current information."