BIO-DATA

A bio data is used by individuals or organizations for the purpose of

requesting personal information. It is used for employment purposes,
marriage purposes and education purposes. The pieces of information
requested in bio data are usually tailored to suit the context of request.

CONTENTS OF A BIO-DATA

1. Personal Information: This section includes complete name, address both

temporary and permanent, phone number, date-of-birth, parent’s names,
marital status, nationality, religion and cast in some cases etc.

2. Career Objectives: Clearly state your objective or future plan in your

career. Tell what you are interested to do and what level of responsibility you
want to hold. So, short term and long term target of your career must be
mentioned here.

3. Educational Qualifications: A complete record of the academic

qualifications should be given in this section. It includes the name of degrees
obtained, the name of the institution attended, year of passing, board or
university form where degree is obtained and the division or grade or class
obtained etc.

4. Experience: This section includes the applicant’s previous experience

relevant to the job applied for. Details to be included here are- the period of
time or length of previous or current job the joining and the leveling dates, the
name of the organization, position held and a brief description of the duties or
nature of work or tasks done on the job.

5. Honors and Awards: Honors and awards are given for outstanding work.
This section includes fellowships and scholarship or honorary scholarship,
awards given by professional associations and civic groups.

6. Extra-Curricular Activities: The applicant’s extra-curricular activities like

membership in various organizations, participation in different seminar and
workshops, prizes won in cultural functions etc are to be mentioned here.
7. References: Names and addresses of the persons who known the applicant
and can express a personal opinion about his abilities and qualities must be
given in this section. It customary to give three references like a teacher, an
employer and a friend of the family with high social or professional status. But
if the number of referees is not dictated by the prospective employer, it is
better to mention the names and addresses of at least two references. The
name, title, complete address and telephone number of the referees must be
given and it is preferable to indicate their social relationship to the applicant.
The applicant should take permission from the referees to give their names or
at least inform them immediately after, with details of the job applied for.

8. Signature of the Applicant: At the end of the resume, the applicant should
put his signature and date with the left margin. Below the signature, there
must be enough space for typing the full name of the applicant.