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The following resources outline ways to craft effective résumés, cover letters, bios, reference lists, and more.  Before you apply for jobs and other opportunities, contact Career Services to review your documents.

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• KSU Career Center - Résumés & Letters
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It is a biographical summary highlighting your credentials and accomplishments.  Written in third person and using paragraph form, it is an opportunity to share specific information that should celebrate and describe your accomplishments.

There are many reasons to write a bio. Most often bios are used for publicity (programs, conference presentations, flyers, websites, newspaper/magazine advertisements, or applications). Your reader is likely going to be a potential employer, a competition judge, conference/symposium attendee, or the general public.

Start by making a list of items for your bio. This is raw material you might consider including in your bio, so don't self-censor. Write it all down and worry about editing it later. Stick with the facts; be careful not to embellish, exaggerate or fabricate, because it might come back to haunt you. Be accurate and honest in how you present yourself.

How long should it be?

Various length bios may be requested.  Create different versions of your bio including a long version (full page), a medium version (200-250 words, 6-8 sentences) and a short version (100 words, 3-5 sentences).  Consider adding your web address so that interested parties will find more information about you, if applicable to the setting.  Bios submitted for the Performing Arts Library Colloquium series should be 100-150 words.

Over all your bio should be engaging. The goal is to give the reader your accomplishments, a sense of your work, and to get them excited about listening to you or seeing your work. Try to avoid the temptation to write a shopping list of your accomplishments.  Instead, craft a statement that reflects your image and personality.

• Choose an opener for your bio Select your most impressive credential and write a topic sentence. Remember, your education or hometown does not have to be the intro and not every experience has to be linked to a school experience.
• Group similar items together by topic After you have written a topic sentence, see what other items can be linked together. Then, draft paragraphs incorporating similar experiences.
• Write a draft Items should be logically linked with smooth transitions between paragraphs and you should try to avoid presenting information in chronological order. Try to avoid long lists of experiences; three is best and try not to list more than four similar items in a row. A bio will always be written in third person (first and last name, she/he and Ms./Mr., not "I"). Alternate the use of these in your paragraphs.
• Replace general/vague statements with specific examples Make sure all general statements in your bio are backed up by specifics. Avoid statements like “won a number of awards” or "is playing to rave review across the United States" unless you back them up with specifics like award names or press quotes from well-known critics across the country.  Resist all temptations to write sweeping, grandiose statements.
• Edit, be brutal Cut all unnecessary or irrelevant information and reword your text so it’s more concise: “it won an award” becomes “award-winning.” Edit passive language to be active language ( see the verb list ).
• Proofread The last step is to review and get feedback from others. Find and fix typos, run-on sentences, and grammatical errors before you send out or publish anything. Read it out loud, because your ear will catch many things that your eye will miss. Now show your bio to three people and ask them to proofread and edit.  Visit the  Writing Commons  (Main Library, 4th Floor) if you need a proof-reader or more help composing your bio.

Where would I find examples of bios?

• School of Music Faculty
• Performing Arts Library Director Speaks Website
• Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series Website

Resources Consulted: Books - Beeching, A.  Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music ; Cutler, D.  The Savvy Musician: Building a Career, Earning a Living, & Making a Difference ; Web sites -  Guide to Writing Effective Bios (Office of Career Services, Oberlin College & Conservatory); Writing a Bio (Career Services Office, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign).

• 6 Steps To Writing a Great Bio (Backstage.com)

Current and former employers make ideal references, as do colleagues with whom you work professionally. Your instructors are also valuable references but may be viewed as your advocates; if possible, avoid including too many instructors on any reference list.

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Covering letters: tips and hints

When applying for a job you want to make a great impact, with a stand out CV. But before employers even read your CV, they will generally be greeted with a covering letter. They are going to be reading your covering letter before your CV, so it’s important to keep them interested from the first page. You typically only get 30 seconds to grab the attention of an employer! In order to make a good first impression, your covering letter needs to be well structured, grammatically correct and support your CV.

Take a look at our useful tips for creating a successful letter below, and some links for further information.

• Introduce yourself and inform the employer which vacancy you are applying for Begin with a clear indication of the job you’re applying for and where you heard about it. If you have the name of a direct contact or referral, this is the place to mention it.
• Highlight your relevant skills and how they can be used in this role Relate your skills and experience to those outlined in the job description, making sure you tailor the covering letter for each application. Explain why you are applying for this particular role, at this specific company.
• Mention any additional skills over and above the job advert Add any supporting information you feel is necessary, such as applied aspects of the role or what additional skills you can bring over and above the job specification.
• Personalise each letter Try to find out the name of the person responsible for recruiting the role and some key company information can also show that you’ve done your research.
• Research the company you are applying to , and include information about them in your covering letter, detailing what attracts you to work for them. This will demonstrate that you have taken the time to research their work, and you are enthusiastic to work for them, rather than just sending a generic letter.
• Keep it clear and concise One A4 page will be enough for a covering letter. you want to grab the employer’s attention in the first few lines, as you would with your CV. However, don’t rewrite your CV, just include key statements that will impress a prospective employer.
• Spell Check Ensure your letter is free of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors! Employers may be put off if your application consists of lots of grammar mistakes, especially if the role requires attention to detail!
• Contact Details Where ever possible send your letter and CV to a named individual, rather than using sir/madam. Research using websites or contact their HR department and get yourself a name of who to address your letter to.

If you need further advice, or you would like a staff member to look over your covering letter, the  Careers and Employability Service  Drop Ins (daily, 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm in the Careers Building) are a great place to start, where qualified employability and careers advisers are on hand with support and advice.

Useful sites for further information:

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• Resume and Cover Letter Guide
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Our Resume and Cover Letter guides are available  here  and in the document library in Symplicity. These guides provide advice on drafting a strong legal resume and writing carefully thought out cover letters. They should be your go-to guides when drafting application materials

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