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    Professional Bio to Get a Job
    Taylor McGreen
    In order not to be on a quest for a quid while job hunting one should make the most of what he or she has got. That's why writing a professional bio (based on a biography template if you don't know how to write one) and submitting it with a resume or in a resume (as a Linkedin link, for example) would increase your chances of getting the job. However, one would wonder how such a type of biography should look like? And here I will provide tips to hlp you with accomplishing this task.
    The best tips I've come across are 12 Ways to Write a Captivating Bio by Marcie Hill:
    1) introduce yourself immediately
    2) tell your story
    - personal & professional stuff, stuffy that made you who you are
    3) quantify your results
    - use numbrs here
    4) share your hobbies and volunteer work
    5) include a photo
    6) brag about your family
    7) break the rules of writing
    - lke starting sentences with verbs, but just don't over do it
    8) use a consersational tone
    9) add personality
    - well-chosen, colorful words, a splash of humor, or an occasional metaphor, still remember to not overdo it
    10) use active voice & strong verbs
    11) vary the sentence length
    12) keep paragraphs short
    So take these tips into account and succeed in job hunting.
    Good luck.



     
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