The bio vs. resume debate: which is more important?
Posted by Jill Townsend on Tue, Aug 09, 2011 @ 01:25 PM
People often ask me if bios have become more important than resumes, or even if the resume is truly a thing of the past now that potential employers have a myriad of online and digital ways to find out who you are and what you do.
My answer is no, the resume is not 'dead'. In fact, it still has a vital role to play in building a balanced and detailed picture of you for potential employers and clients.
My suggestion is to use a bio with your resume. Let the bio tell your personal story and the resume tell your knowledge and skill story. (Both should be well-written and professional, of course.)
Keep the bio to a half page or less and the resume to 2 pages at the most -- with reasonable margins and readable type.
Do that and be prepared to stand out in a crowd!