An autobiography is a description of a person's life, compiled by him / herself. Personal "chronicle" appeared in ancient Rome as a genre of literature. For a long time, only creative people were engaged in their own biography: philosophers, poets, artists. Much later they were joined by successful businessmen and politicians. Perhaps, it is the stories of the life path of the business elite that can be considered the first examples of an extended autobiography. Of course, the requirements for its compilation are different today.
It is necessary
- - work book (copy);
- - documents confirming the received education;
- - personal documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, etc.).
Instructions
Step 1
Learn to distinguish autobiography from resumes and questionnaires, diary entries, memoirs and other personal texts. An extended autobiography is an official document that you write at the request of a future employer, when entering an educational institution or in another social situation.
Step 2
Free form of writing distinguishes autobiography from CVs and questionnaires. You will not receive a table with standard questions. A personal biography will have to be compiled, independently deciding on the volume, structure, and style of presentation. Despite the freedom of speech granted, choose your expressions carefully. There is no room for lengthy reasoning and excessive praise in his autobiography. But there should be no critical remarks about, for example, a former boss. Remember that your text will be viewed with passion by the personnel department, evaluating not only labor achievements, but also personality traits.
Step 3
Make an outline for an extended autobiography. The story should be chronological and cover your entire life, from birth to the present. The main points of the plan may be as follows: - complete personal data: last name, first name, patronymic, date and place of birth, marital status; - education: name of educational institutions, including school, and dates of study; - main stages of work; - additional information: special skills, unique abilities, valuable social experience, etc. - contact details and signature.
Step 4
Write a draft autobiography. Take your time, think over each point, remember important details. When talking about your origins, do not forget about your parents. For example, you grew up in a family of musicians. Note that it was this fact that influenced your choice of profession. If you are married and have children, write the last name, first name and patronymic of your spouse, year of marriage, names and ages of children.
Step 5
When describing your education, pay sufficient attention to each of its stages. Speaking about school and university, list the important points that emphasize your theoretical training in any branch of knowledge: - participation in all-Russian and regional Olympiads, competitions, scientific conferences, etc.; - special awards received during the years of school and university studies: medals, honors diplomas, certificates of honor, commendation sheets, etc.
Step 6
Give examples of an active life position. For example, at school you were a volunteer, and at the institute you played for the basketball team. If you managed to combine studies in several institutions at once (in two faculties) or study and work, be sure to indicate this in your autobiography.
Step 7
Track your work path consistently, starting with your first job. Write only the full (without abbreviations and abbreviations) name of the company or organization. Be sure to include dates of employment and positions you hold. For each of them, give a short list of responsibilities, mention the experience gained and the greatest achievements. Dwell in more detail on those professional successes that characterize you as a highly qualified specialist in a particular field.
Step 8
State the reasons for dismissal succinctly: "in connection with the transfer to another job" or "for staff redundancy." If the situation was conflict and you know that the potential employer is aware of the events, you should not hide the obvious. However, limit yourself to neutral expressions, for example, “dismissed under Article 00 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation”.
Step 9
Include during your career information about the advanced training courses, retraining courses, trainings and seminars you have taken. This information will emphasize your desire to constantly develop in your chosen profession. Do not forget to write about the available awards.
Step 10
In the additional information, indicate everything that was not included in the main sections: positive character traits, hobbies, facts of participation in political life, etc.
Step 11
Read the draft autobiography carefully, correct any mistakes. Rewrite it in legible handwriting or type it on your computer. At the bottom of the sheet, indicate your contact information (phone, address, email) and put your personal signature.
