{"id":855,"date":"2016-04-19T04:08:02","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T04:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/WP\/?p=855"},"modified":"2016-04-19T04:08:02","modified_gmt":"2016-04-19T04:08:02","slug":"resume-vs-cover-letter-vs-bio-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/blogs\/resume-vs-cover-letter-vs-bio-data\/","title":{"rendered":"R\u00e9sum\u00e9 v\/s Cover Letter v\/s Bio Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cv-resume-biodata.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cv-resume-biodata-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cv vs resume vs bio data\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cv-resume-biodata-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cv-resume-biodata-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.kamaxi.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cv-resume-biodata.jpg 909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you ever wondered what\u2019s the difference between a R\u00e9sum\u00e9, Cover Letter and Bio Data? While all three are part of the application processes for both colleges and jobs, the difference lies in their purpose based on which each has varied lengths and formats. This post will cover the basic difference in both purpose and format to help you in your career.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Cover Letter<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Cover Letter is meant to provide a brief introduction of the applicant and is typically sent accompanying a R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or CV. While the CV is in bulleted points and short statements, the Cover Letter is in a storytelling format making it a lot more personal. Think of what you would say to a recruiter before handing him your R\u00e9sum\u00e9 and that\u2019s what this letter is. In modern times what was traditionally a Cover Letter is now a Job Application Email. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or Curriculum Vitae<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9s or CVs are commonly used while job hunting and are meant to highlight your professional background. These are typically pursued after your Cover Letter. Your career objective, educational background and percentages, past designations and job roles, achievements and job references are some of the things highlighted in this document. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019ve categorized R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or Curriculum Vitae as the same, research will show you a blurred difference between the two. In UK and the Commonwealth nations a R\u00e9sum\u00e9 is elaborated while a CV is a summarized version of the latter. However in US, Canada and Australia a CV is elaborated while a R\u00e9sum\u00e9 is in a concise format. This contradiction has led to both terms being used interchangeably. All you need to remember is that while drafting either, limit yourself to two sides of A4 paper. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Bio Data<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a CV\/R\u00e9sum\u00e9 is focused on your professional background, a Biographical Data contains personal details pertaining to age, gender, marital status, height and so on. The need for a Bio Data will depend upon the job you seek e.g. many countries have age limits to become a ship captain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless remember that in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh a Bio Data is the same as a CV\/R\u00e9sum\u00e9. 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