BIO-DATA

Etymology:  Biodata is the short form for Biographical Data and

is an archaic terminology for Resume or C.V. This term is mostly
used in India by people who started their careers back in the
60s, 70s, and 80s. 

Since it is an archaic term, Biodatas are not used in a career

oriented field anymore. Our parents used to share their biodata
when they would go for interviews back in the 70s. Nowadays,
Biodata has a reference mostly in case of arranged (or love)
marriages where parents ask for it from the other party.

In a bio data, the focus is on personal particulars like date of

birth, gender, religion, race, nationality, residence, marital
status, and the like. A chronological listing of education and
experience comes after that but only to show what a person has
done, it is not for the purpose of a job. 

In some South Asian countries (e.g. Bangladesh) it may be used

in the place of a resume. A biodata form is also required when
applying for government, or defence positions.

Biodata

1. No limit on the pages

2. Focus on Date and Time of Birth, gender, religion, race,
nationality, residence, marital status
3. Customised for the purpose of marriages
4. Written in a first or third person tone
5. Education & Experience: not mandatory
6. Salary details: mandatory if using for matrimonial purposes