It is difficult to point out the difference between the two.In the Indian context, I guess one could say that there is no difference between them. A “bio-data” is a resume. A native speaker, on theother hand, may not understand what you mean by “bio-data”. The worddoes not exist in most native varieties of English. The words commonly used bynative speakers are CV (curriculum vitae) and résumé. In India, however, theword `bio-data’ is much more common than the other two. Résumé – very well defined,most commonly used. Strictly One Page, include Experience, Education, Skillsand contacts of course – specifically customized to target the job profile in questionV – is more detailed, 2-3 pages, can even run in to 30 pages (one of theprofessor in my department have 30 page CV). CV generally means people whowants to hire you, doesn’t have a very specific requirement – for exampletechnical skill – but mostly are looking for talent which can generate businessor opportunity for him/her. Bio Data – is very old fashioned word, i thinkmostly used as a key word in India for government jobs? This is, i think,Resume + Biography, specifically requiring legal things like – date of birth,nationality, residence, very clearly. A resume is a one or two page “summary”of your skills, experience and education. Generally no longer than a page ortwo. Bio-Data files concentrate more on the individual and his attributes likeheight, weight, color, skin complexion,…and more that describes the person thebest. Biodata is a commonly used psychology term for biographical data. Biodatasurveys are in the form of multiple choice questions. In India, Pakistan, andBangladesh, a biodata is essentially a resume plus physical attributes, suchhas height, weight, hair/skin/eye color, and a photo.

An application form is a form created by the employer tocollect information from job applicants. It may include much of the sameinformation as a resume, but it is organized for the convenience of the employer.A resume includes a work and salary history, educational history and jobobjective.