Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/March 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue: Inner Prospe | Page 90

How to Un-Suckify Your Bio BY DEBORAH KEVIN H ave you ever been asked to provide a bio, only to think, “Bio? Why do I need a bio?” You may also be wondering how a bio is different from a résumé or C.V. A bio, short for biography, is a promotional summary written in essay format highlighting the most important aspects of you and your experience. Bios come in varying lengths from 50 words to 250 words. (Goddess trick: your compelling bio can be the basis of your website’s About page.) A résumé (or C.V.) is a linear, bulleted list of accomplishments and jobs held, typically used when seeking a job. 90 www.AspireMAG.net | February / March 2018