5 About Me Examples for Your Perfect Portfolio (2024)

Your potential clients aren't just looking to hire your skills. They are also seeking to hire YOU.

Aren't they the same? Well, no.

Let's say a brand is looking for a content writer. The catch is that they want this writer to attend relevant industry events, gather insights and use them to create cutting-edge content. To do so, a writer doesn't just need to be good with the written word. They also need to be sociable, verbally articulate so that they can ask the right questions, and generally outgoing — it’s better to be an extrovert if you have to attend 2 events a week!

So, if your bio on your portfolio mentions that, along with writing, you were also a member of your university's debate club, they'd be more interested in you. Debaters have to think on their feet, interact with new folks at short notice, and be able to say exactly what they mean. Therefore, you, the content writer + university debate champion, just became their ideal candidate.

Here lies the value of a great "about me" in your portfolio. In this article, I'll lay out a set of portfolio about me examples that'll give you an idea of how the experts do it.

What a great "About Me" section should include… from an actual employer(manager)

The "About" section of your personal portfolio needs to give insight into your professional skills in a way that captivates and intrigues any potential employers or clients.

In order to give you the most actionable device, I decided to take the advice of Protim Bhaumik, a seasoned writer & digital marketing professional who hired me for my last full-time job. He's also my manager at Authory, and ran his own agency in the past, so he knows what he is talking about:

There isn't a single way to achieve this: some marketers prefer to elaborate on their accomplishments, while others opt for just a single line. If you're in doubt, a good rule of thumb is to follow a format that I've seen around a lot and is something that I've adopted myself:

Start with a page title that coalesces your career into a few words. I've gone for "Product-led Marketer | Startup Founder, Advisor & Consultant" to encapsulate the various aspects of my career. (I love using the "|" symbol to squeeze a few more details into my title.)

Then expand on your current career stage. So, I'd say something like, "I'm the Director of Content Marketing at Authory."

And then add a brief history of your recent work. I'd probably say, "Recently, I've been in the developer-tooling industry, working primarily in the content & SEO space for companies like Hasura (Series C of $100M). I've also been a marketing consultant to numerous startups from Seed-stage to Series C."

If you like, you can conclude it by touching upon your past work. I usually go with, "In the past, I've run a branding, advertising & digital marketing agency for over seven years, where we served over 100 clients, including conglomerates like Vodafone, Ford, ITC, and Wipro."

The objective is to use language that illustrates the strategic and tactical nature of your work experience to potential clients and employers so that they have context on what you may have been responsible for. Feel free to speak about yourself in the first or third person."

At a high level, what goes into a great "About Me?”

Brevity

Keep things as concise and to the point as you can. Obviously, sometimes this isn't possible, especially in cases like Dr. Lena Axelsson, where people do want to know about all her qualifications. But if you're working in non-technical fields (like marketing), it might be best to think of your "About Me" section as a written elevator pitch.

Wit

This isn't a set-in-stone necessity, but you'll always stand a better chance of being selected/appealing to your target visitors if you can make them chuckle. However, only try to be witty if it's part of your regular personality and creative projects. Don't force humor; your clients will see through it..

Inject creativity, whenever possible

Again, the necessity of visually striking creativity varies with industry/domain. Joe Nyaggah has to showcase his designer chops to make a bold statement, which is why his "About Me" page is a visual treat. Clients who want him onboard will prioritize aesthetic appeal, and he's the kind of person who can make a page announcing a company's achievements memorable with design alone.

You don't need this as much if you’re working as a science reporter (Chris Gorski) or Marijana Kay (freelance B2B SaaS writer). That said, creativity can always help you stand out.

Present social proof, if possible

Mention awards, honorable mentions, a particularly successful blog with actual numbers on engagement, publications in esteemed journals/websites... anything that illustrates your expertise.

Be authentic

When desperately looking for a job, I made the common mistake of trying to be what I thought recruiters in my industry would want from a potential employee. It went terribly. I cannot pretend to be more formal than I am, no matter how much I want a job. I wouldn't fit into company culture either, which would make working that much harder, even if I did get the job.

So, while this entire process of creating the “perfect” About section is an exercise in putting your best foot forward, remember to be authentic. And you’ll find your people. Or they’ll find you. And both your worlds will be all the richer for that.

5 "About Me" examples for professional portfolio websites

Rogette Harris

Normally, I would advise against such a long "About Me." It's too long for a personal website, let alone a professional portfolio website. But... look at the first line:

Rogette Harris has been following American politics from a young age.

An impactful statement, especially since not too many kids do that. This is the kind of serious-minded, naturally analytical person that most employers are dying to hire. The fact that she starts with this line shows that Rogette knows her target audience — employers who value her history of political education and activism.

Rogette goes on to describe her qualifications & achievements in a lot of detail, which might not always work for everyone. She has a long list of milestones to describe, but they could also have been laid out in bullet points.

If you're trying to convey a lot of information to clients at a single (or maybe two) glance, try not to use long paragraphs. A block of text doesn't make for quick reading. Bullet points or some other listing system serves you better.

Todd R. Weiss

Todd keeps it brief by just naming a few of his past employers. This is a solid tactic if you have worked for truly renowned brands/organizations, though a line or two about his personal tastes (what he likes reading, what he does on a weekend) wouldn't have hurt.

A no-nonsense "About Me" like this is great for getting jobs, but you might need to add a bit more about yourself if you want to create a personal brand that employers, or anyone visiting your online portfolio, would remember.

Luv Puri

Pithy and essential. Luv Puri has quite a few impressive names on his resume, but the fact that he lists them out makes the list more intimidating (in a good way) than if he would have waxed eloquent about himself.

His straightforward approach probably attracts clients who like to keep things true and to the point. since he is a journalist & analyst, those skills probably come in very handy.

Prudence Gourguechon

This isn't a run-of-the-mill "About Me." I wouldn't advise you to follow this format unless you are already quite established in your field. But once you are, it's possible to describe yourself with a couple of lines. Pair that with a great work history, shows through samples, and you'll be impressing clients without much effort.

But once again, use this format for your "About Me" only if you're as skilled and academically respected as Prudence.

Reyes Mata III

Another long "About Me" that works. Check out the last line in the first paragraph:

I attained a peculiar distinction among homeboys by lettering in classical Latin.

While Latin might not be directly relevant for Reyes' job & employers (or maybe it is if he writes for archaeological publications, for eg.), it points to a brilliant, inquisitive mind that looks beyond conventional knowledge gathering. Isn't that the kind of skill you want in an investigative journalist who reports on border issues?

And, there you have it. Five examples of what a great "About Me" section should look like. Of course, a huge part of creating a bio is understanding where you are in your career. Are you starting out, or are you an established expert, or may you get enough paid work but aren’t quoted by others? — shape your "About Me" accordingly.

Why Authory should help you build your portfolio

Now that you know how to create an eye-catching "About Me,” let's talk about where it goes. Specifically, how do you build a portfolio as interesting as the "About Me" you're writing?

To start with, you need a dedicated portfolio-building tool, which is why I'm going to ask you to consider Authory.

Authory doesn’t just give you the space to copy-paste links and assemble a digital portfolio. It literally does over half the work: finding all bylined content you’ve ever published, importing it automatically, saving it permanently (again, automatically), and enabling you to organize your pieces into different collections.

If you want your own website (like, a business website) or you work with graphic design or web design, Authory might not be the best fit for you. It can still work, but a photographer, graphic designer, or visual artist would probably get more use out of a portfolio tool that specifically caters to them, such as Adobe Portfolio, Carbonmade, Format, etc.

A self-updating portfolio (no need to keep adding new work manually)

Authory will AUTOMATICALLY import a copy of every bylined piece from every site into its own database.

These sites are called "sources." You add as many sources as you want, and every single bylined piece from every single source will be imported automatically.

You don't have to track down links to your published work (especially older pieces). As long as you remember the URL of the site where your work exists, Authory will collate all your content for you in one dashboard.

Authory can import content from behind most soft paywalls (as long as it is a bylined piece) and some hard paywalls. However, it cannot be used to import copies of articles, podcasts, and videos you haven’t created or featured in.

Automated backups (never lose your content, ever)

All the content that Authory imports from different sources is saved permanently. Even if the original website where it's published goes defunct for any reason, you'll always have a copy safely stored on Authory's server.

All backups are in the original format — text and/or media. No screenshots.

Continued importing of past and future content (less effort for a 100% updated portfolio)

Once you enter a source, Authory won't just import your existing publications. Anything you publish on the same site (after you've fed its URL into Authory) in the future will also be imported automatically. In other words, Authory will import your past and future content.

Authory also sends email notifications for every new piece it imports, so you'll always know if something you submitted has been published.

Apart from these, you also get a slew of miscellaneous but necessary features:

• Ability to search through both your portfolio and your content database to find articles/audio/videos based on keywords. Prospective employers and hiring managers can use this to look for topics on your portfolio, and you can use it to find specific pieces within your Authory content bank.
• Ability to create a custom domain with a click.
• All imported content can be downloaded as high-res PDFs or exportable as HTML files — no lock-in period.
• All Authory portfolios are responsive and SEO (search engine optimization) - optimized.
• Get a custom domain and personalize your portfolio even further.
• Multiple, low-effort options for customization to make your portfolio visually appealing and easy to navigate.
• In-built analytics that provides real numbers on content performance (engagement, readership) across the web and popular social media sites every 30 days. You get to see how your readers/viewers are responding to your work.
• Allows creation of newsletters with a couple of clicks. After setup, Authory will automatically send your newly published content to subscribers.
• Widgets to display your personal portfolio on other sites, such as your personal website (if you have one).

Get started with Authory for free and see for yourself what works for you!