Biodata/ Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Biodata
Biodata is an abbreviation for the term biographical data.
As a document format, it is typically 1-3 pages long and is used to apply for employment.
Certain countries also use a marriage biodata as a personal profile to present to a
prospective marriage partner.
The biodata format includes relevant factual information about an individual, such as:

 personal information (e.g., date of birth, gender, marital status, religion, height,
complexion, father’s name, etc.)
 educational background
 occupational history
 skills
 interests and hobbies

Resume
 The word résumé comes from the French word résumé meaning "summary"
 A resume is a one- or two-page formal document that job hopefuls submit to hiring
managers and employment recruiters as a means of itemizing their work experience,
educational background, and special skills. Successful resumes entice potential
employers to invite applicants to interview for the position. Resumes are traditionally
accompanied by cover letters, in which applicants champion their relevant skills and
tout their specific qualifications for a given position.
 Resume structures traditionally begin with one or two lines that detail an applicant’s
career goals and highlight the industry in which he or she seeks employment. This is
generally followed by a candidate’s job history, beginning with his or her current or
most recent position, followed by a chronological list of previously held positions,
with the older jobs placed toward the bottom of the page.

Curriculum Vitae

 A CV (short for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, which means “course of life”) is a
detailed document highlighting your professional and academic history. CVs typically
include information like work experience, achievements and awards, scholarships or
grants you’ve earned, coursework, research projects and publications of your work.
You may be asked to submit a CV when applying for jobs in academia or a job
outside the US.

 If you need help determining how to write a CV, it can be helpful to consult a
template. In this article, we will provide additional background on the document along
with an easy-to-follow CV example template to ensure you craft a powerful
curriculum vitae that stands out to employers.

How to write a CV
While your CV should be specific to your background and tailor to the job for which you're
applying, there are several steps you can take to ensure you write an effective CV. Most CVs
include the following information:

 Contact information
 Academic history
 Professional experience
 Qualifications and skills
 Awards and honors
 Publications
 Professional associations
 Grants and fellowships
 Licenses and certificates
 Volunteer work
 Personal information (optional)
 Hobbies and interests (optional)

Biodata vs. Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 While biodatas, resumes, and CVs are all used in certain settings to apply for
employment, there are some distinct differences between these formats.
 Resume is a French word meaning “extract” or “summary”. The focus of a resume is
on education, previous employment, skills, hobbies, and interests that are relevant to
the specific job you are applying for. Though some biographical information is
included, a resume does not list all the details you would typically find in a profile
biography.
 Curriculum Vitae is a Latin word meaning “course of life.” A CV is more detailed
than a resume, and it lists, in chronological order, jobs, positions held, degrees
obtained (e.g., bachelor degree, master degree, PHD), skills acquired, professional
affiliations, achievements, published works, and awards. CVs are widely used in
academia. In a corporate setting, they can be useful in showing a prospective
employer your career path in detail.
 A Biodata focuses on personal particulars in addition to educational and professional
experience. It typically includes detailed personal information such as date of birth,
gender, religion, race, nationality, marital status, residence, parents’ names, names of
your children and siblings, languages spoken, etc. Some formats even call for a photo,
as well as information about your physical characteristics, such as height, weight, hair
and eye color, and complexion.

COVERING LETTER

https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers/applying-for-a-job/what-is-a-cover-letter/
how-to-write-a-cover-letter

In the current scenario, we also have electronic portfolios that the companies prefer.