Intro paragraph for biographical sketch

It seems that wherever you go on the Internet, you are constantly being asked to give a brief description of yourself. If you are applying for jobs online, the employer will probably request a short bio in addition to a  resume.

If you are submitting an application for a research grant, you might be asked to provide a short professional bio. And if you are creating a profile for a social network like LinkedIn, you will be asked to provide a brief personal statement for your profile.

With that in mind, here’s a handy how-to on writing a brief description of yourself.

What is a brief description of yourself?

A brief description is another way of saying “short bio” or “short biography.” In other words, if you had words or less, how would you describe yourself to someone else?

Biographical sketch example for students

This brief description can be used for resumes, social media profiles, or as answers to written interview questions. For example, you might say something like. “I am a recent university graduate with a backgr