How to Write an Executive Bio
An executive biography is a career summary that can be included in a job portfolio or on a corporate website. The executive biography acts as a shorthand resume of sorts that allows readers, such as hiring managers or investors, an easy way to find out your qualifications. Write the biography as a freestanding document that, if well written, will encourage the reader to seek out more information about you.
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Write out an outline, or brainstormed notes, prior to writing your executive bio. List your past work and educational and social accomplishments with brief notes regarding the details. Include dates, job titles and the names of any certificates or degrees. Plan for an introductory paragraph and four to five body paragraphs. Note that an executive biography shouldn't be longer than one page.
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Begin with an introductory paragraph that summarizes your most recent accomplishments and what makes you stand out in the field. Write in the third person, and keep the introduction between three to five sentences in length.
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Write the paragraphs following the introduction as if each paragraph were devoted to one topic mentioned in the introduction. Work backwards chronologically, with the conclusion of the biography containing the oldest information, which is often specifics about your education. Maintain a paragraph length of three to five sentences. Note that unlike a resume, bulleted lists and fancy headings should not be used in the body of the biography.
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