Portfolios: About Me

Guide to Your “About Me” or Bio Page

Designing a compelling "About Me" section is your chance to move beyond just listing your projects and make a genuine, memorable connection. Here’s an easy guide to help you craft an About Me page that stands out and feels authentic.

  1. Include the Basics

    Mention your name, what you do (or what you’re studying), and a brief description of your professional or creative focus.

  2. Highlight Your Strengths and Passions

    Describe your core skills and what excites you in your field. Relate your strengths to your coursework, campus involvement, internships, or research at UGA.

  3. Show a Little Personality

    Add a detail or two about your life outside of work or studies. This could be a hobby, fun fact, or a quirky habit—anything that helps people remember you and see you as a real person.

  4. Make It Easy to Connect

    Close by inviting visitors to take the next step. This could be checking out your projects, connecting on LinkedIn, or sending you a message. Add a friendly call-to-action and make sure it’s easy to find your contact info including a phone number and email address.

  5. Add a Friendly Photo

    A clear, approachable photo makes your profile feel more personal and builds trust. Choose a professional but relaxed headshot, or a photo that reflects your style and field. (Visit the Career Center Photobooth for your FREE headshot!)

  6. Keep It Fresh

    Update your About Me section each semester, after new internships, study abroad programs, or significant campus involvement. Referencing recent achievements or evolving interests keeps your page relevant.

"About Me" Examples
Webpage for journalist Ryan Prior. On the left is a portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a blue-and-white checkered shirt, looking toward the camera. On the right is black text which describes Ryan: “Author and journalist telling stories at the front lines of science and democracy.” Below is a biography which reads: “I most recently served as a fellow/journalist-in-residence at The Century Foundation, a progressive think tank in Washington, D.C. My book, The Long Haul: How Long Covid Survivors Are Revolutionizing Healthcare, was published in paperback March 5, 2024 through MIT Press and distributed by Penguin Random House. I began at CNN in 2015 and served as a science and health features writer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining CNN, I directed, produced, and wrote a feature-length documentary, Forgotten Plague, which the Huffington Post called a ‘Must-See Documentary.’ I have also written for The Guardian, the Daily Beast, USA Today, STAT News, The American Conservative and Business Insider.
A portrait-style photograph of Cylla Senii, a Black woman with natural hair, wearing a vibrant orange shirt. She is smiling confidently and looking away from the camera. The background is a blurred, neutral-toned cityscape. The image is on the left side of the website page that features her name, profession, contact information, and a detailed biography, which reads: “Cylla Senii is a versatile and daring artist who shines both on and off screen as an actress, producer, director, and writer. Her digital series SITUATIONSHIPS, which she created, wrote, directed, produced, and starred, made its first debut on BET Digital. SITUATIONSHIPS is currently in development for television with Mona Scott-Young to executive produce under her Monami Productions label. Senii has wrapped her festival run for her second and third digital series 161 FEET UNDER and WINGMEN which are airing on iONE Digital. She’s currently developing a slate of two feature films along with five television pilots which she will write and produce under her production company, Featherstone Entertainment, LLC. In addition to her independent film and tv projects, Senii has several years of production and development experience working at the likes of theGrioTV, Nickelodeon, Complex, HOT 97, Disney, Sony Music, and more. She is a member of the Producer’s Guild of America. Cylla is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts and Journalism in Advertising with an emphasis in Film Studies and Music Business. In New York City, she’s sharpened her acting and improv skills by studying at Terry…” (Biography may continue in full on the webpage.) Below the photograph is a logo for the 'Producers Guild of America,' which reads 'PGA.'
Partial close-up of a bearded man adjusting his collar. Large white text at the top reads “your dreams.” Below, black text on a white background introduces Matt Burch, an award-winning copywriter, creative director, and brand strategist in Nashville, TN. Below, black text on a white background describes Matt Burch. It reads: “I’m Matt Burch, an ALL CAPS AWARD-WINNING copywriter/ creative director / brand strategist in Nashville, TN. I’ve known I wanted to tell stories since I saw ‘Psycho’ at age 8. I’m drawn to small, intimate stories that end with ambiguity. I’m drawn to quirky, surprising ads that end with a call to action. I’m drawn well, but still taking shape. I’ve worked with LinkedIn, NBC/Universal, AOL, Bayer, Cracker Barrel, the YWCA, Vanderbilt and Dolly Parton. They will all compliment my work and also my hair. I’m a thought liter full of hot air and will speak at your nephew’s Bar Mitzvah. I’m not confident when I mow the grass. I wrote trivia questions for a Top Chef board game that’s been discontinued. This is the Roosevelt on my career Mount Rushmore.