Both your résumé and your bio should tell a story–one with a beginning, middle, and an end. Where did you come from, where are you now, and where do you want to go?
Many HR reps spend two minutes or less per application, so your story must be compelling and consistent–across all media. Your web site, social media profiles, and portfolios (if you have them) should all tell parts of the same story. Prospective employers and customers (particularly if you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative) will check for consistency and quality wherever they can.
Be artful, but truthful. A study done by the Society for Human Resource Managers revealed that 53% of résumés contain lies of some sort. Don’t get caught up in a lie.
Update your résumé and/or bio regularly, so that you know your story well and can communicate it effectively and accurately to others.
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