How to write a bio about yourself for work

As a marketer, my professional bio is the best way to, well, market myself.

From generalist to content strategist and agency to enterprise, my role has changed a lot over the last (almost) eight years. And my professional bio has to keep up. Even though I can admit I don’t always feel like rewriting it.

But we all know we have to keep our professional bios refreshed to give people an accurate snapshot of who we are, why they should work with us, and why they should care about what we have to say.

For that reason alone (and because it’s my actual job), I’ll show you how to write a bio and share some of my favorite professional bio examples from years of reworking my own.

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What is a professional bio?

A professional bio or biography is a quick rundown of your background and experience. Your bio should include details about your professional expertise, skills, and achievements, but it’s also an opportunity to show off your personality and personal interests.

They can live just about anywhere — your personal or company website, speaker or contributor pages,

How to Write a Short Professional Bio

Creating a compelling professional bio is an essential task for anyone looking to make a strong impression in their career. In this article, we will guide you through the process of writing a concise and effective text that captures your professional essence, showcases your expertise, and makes a memorable impact.

We'll provide practical tips and examples to help you compose a professional biography that not only resonates with your audience but also reflects your personal brand.

What is a Professional Bio

Here's how it might look in a resume:

A short personal bio is a concise summary that introduces you.

It's typically a brief paragraph or a few sentences long and is used in various professional contexts such as social media profiles, company websites, conference speaker introductions, networking events, and job applications.

The purpose of a professional biography is to give a snapshot of who you are professionally, encouraging further interest in your work.

A well-crafted short work bio is a versatile tool that can

Steve Jobs

American businessman and inventor (1955–2011)

For other uses, see Steve Jobs (disambiguation).

Steve Jobs

Jobs introducing the iPhone 4 in 2010

Born

Steven Paul Jobs[1]


(1955-02-24)February 24, 1955

San Francisco, California, U.S.

DiedOctober 5, 2011(2011-10-05) (aged 56)

Palo Alto, California, U.S.

Resting placeAlta Mesa Memorial Park
EducationReed College (no degree)
Years active1971–2011
Known for
Title
Board member of
Spouse
PartnerChrisann Brennan (1972–1977)
Children4, including Lisa, Reed, and Eve
Relatives
AwardsPresidential Medal of Freedom (posthumous, 2022)

Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman, inventor, and investor best known for co-founding the technology company Apple Inc. Jobs was also the founder of NeXT and chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar. He was a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, along with his early business partner and fellow Apple co-founder Ste

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