Who's in the Mirror? My Story

1. Who’s in the Mirror? My Story

2. What is a personal biography? A biography or simply bio is a detailed description or account of a person’s life. It tells more than basic facts like education, work, relationships and death. A biography also portrays a subject’s experiences. The subject of a this story is YOU!

3. Why should I write a personal biography? A bio is useful for quickly communicating who you are and what you do. You want to “stand out”so you will be remembered or considered for a job or for college placement.

4. Types of personal bios Chronological Bio — Startsat the beginning and ends at the end. Circular — Starts with an important event and then tells what led up to that event. Zoomed In — Tellsone critical event that is important enough to stand on its own. More info at http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-personal-Bio

5. Start with Your Name. Put your name in the first sentence of your bio to remind the reader whose bio this is. You are introducing yourself to the reader.

6. Keep the focus on YOU! Colleges or employers want to hear about you so that they can determine if you’re a “GOOD-FIT” for them. The description should be on-point, personal and memorable.

7. Add some personality to your bio. Try adding something unexpected. Try a little joke but be careful with this. Remember you’re telling your story, not just giving a bunch of facts.

8. Give contact Information End with contact details and ways of contacting you. Can give hyperlinks to email or Linked In.

9. Read, rewrite and proof This is a living document so keep it up to date. May want to include your bio in your portfolio.