Bio-Data versus Curriculum Vitae :





The term Bio-data is outdated. Curriculum Vitae and Resume have replaced it. Do not make a mistake of beginning your resume with the title especially if you are applying for an administrative position.


Before writing you CV, sit down and think through what information are relevant and you should include. Include your accomplishments, academic and professional equalize qualifications, your work experience and your job objectives. Before finalizing you resume, ensure to include all these elements.


In other words, a Resume is a career and educational summary meant to highlight your skills and experience and a CV is a list meant to document every job and degree you’ve ever received in your life.


The CV continues with work experience, often listing jobs going back to college days and often listing them in chronological order. The CV is quite simply a listing of company names, job titles, dates of employment and job responsibilities.


The CV is usually written in a paragraph style, not broken up with bulleted or italicized information to highlight any particular skills, accomplishments or achievements for each specific position like a Resume.


In a CV all the personal information including marital status, nationality, height and weight, date of birth and other information which is just not necessary or warranted when applying for a job in the US is listed. Hobbies and personal interests are also often listed.


Resume is designed to introduce the job seeker to potential employers and hopefully interest them in a follow-up interview. Often the Resume is the employer’s first impression of the job seeker so it is wise not to underestimate its importance. A Resume is rarely more than one page.


Keep in mind that Resume are intended to present a summary highlight to allow the prospective employer to scan through the document visually or electronically and see if your skills match their available positions. A good Resume can do that very effectively a CV cannot.


Remember that many people use the terms CV and Resume interchangeably. So the next time someone asks you for a CV, don’t assume he wants the long, expanded version. Unless you’re specifically asked to give all the details, just submit your Resume what is actually needed.





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