[passmeby]

Hey, I emailed a company to see about opportunities and they responded by letting me know that they would like a "bio". I've never really had a "real" job, like a proper office type job, so how do I go about this? I really want this opportunity, and though I don't have formal training in the area I have a great talent for it. How do I express this? I have such a talent and desire to work for this company (or one like it) and I want to get a chance to prove myself. What should I do? And how do I write a bio?

Oh, I did mention to the HR that I didn't have formal training and they expressed interest anyway, so I do have a chance. I just need to get them to give me the opportunity.

[SBU]

Are they asking for information in addition to a previously sent resume, or are they asking you to send information because you have yet to send them a resume? If you haven't sent them your resume, which I'm assuming you haven't from what you said, just write a resume. Google it and you will find some great resources. Keep it short (no more than two pages) and don't type it in essay form. If you can't find any good templates online send me a PM and I'll show you a blank version of mine so you can see how it was organized.

Oh, and don't exaggerate on it. It is one thing to point out really good things you've done, it is another to embellish the truth.

[SBU]

I posted a couple of things on my blog in reference to this today that would better answer what I posted previously. Go and read it at StevesBlog - Money. Management. Entrepreneurship.. I also a couple of links that would benefit you.