10 Ways to Make Your ‘About Me’ a Little Less Boring

How many times have you read a professional bio only to lose interest halfway through? If
you don’t want to fall into the same trap, there are some basic questions you can ask
yourself that will keep that ‘about me’ section a lot more interesting.
When people get to know, they want to know what you’re all about and what makes you
tick. Yes, your experience and qualifications matter, but people also enjoy the smaller
details that define who you are.
Here are some of the ways that you can get more creative with your bio.

1. Think back to your childhood. Do you feel that your childhood helped prepare you
   for what you’re doing professionally? If so, how so? Whether it’s the people who
   raised you or where you grew up, mentioning details about your childhood can
   bring a personal touch to your bio.
2. Your dream job. If you had a dream job, this is something you can incorporate into
   your bio. Telling people about your dream job gives them insights into your
   personality. You can also mention how what you’re doing now is linked to your
   dream job.
3. Jot down your accomplishments. What are you most proud of? When you share
   some of your accomplishments, it shows that you’re driven and take pride in what
   you do. This doesn’t have to only be work-related either – mention whatever you
   feel represents you the best.
4. What about those hidden talents? Is there something you do really well that not
   many people know about? Find ways to bring this into your bio. Just make sure that
   whatever you mention, it paints your brand in a favorable light.
5. Remember the lessons. People like to be reminded that even the most successful
   people are human too. What is one of the biggest mistakes you’ve ever made and
   what did you learn from it?
6. The strange and unusual. Another way to give people a peek into your personality
   is to mention an unusual item you have in your office. Perhaps it’s something you
   found in an antique store or it’s a bright pink stapler, people love interesting
   anecdotes.
7. Do you have a guilty pleasure? Perhaps it’s the chocolate croissants from the
   bakery down the road or reading a newspaper in the tub, adding some details about
   your quirks will make your bio more personal.
8. Furry friends. Are you an animal lover? Many of your customers are too. If your
   pet/s is a big part of your life, add some details to your bio for a fun twist.
9. Mention your high school years. How would people from high school describe you
   and how have you changed since those years? This is another great way to get
   people to relate to you.
10. What’s on your bucket list? Life is filled with excitement and adventure and
    everyone has things they really want to do. Why not mention a few of yours.
    Your bio doesn’t need to include all this information but adding a few personal touches to
    your copy can make a big difference to the kind of response you receive.