How To Write Bio Data (Application for a job)
Application for a job ( with biodata )
Job Applications may be written with or without a biodata. This is a formal official letter and has a formal format, language and style. The main body of the letter should contain the following information.
— personal information, e.g., age
— educational/professional qualifications
— experiencesuitability for the job.
The letter with a biodata will have biodata as an enclosure. Information should be given under the heading Biodata.
Format same as for the official letter from the sender’s address
Yours faithfully
Signature
( Name in capital letters )
Encl : Biodata
BIODATA
Full Name : ( Given in the question )
Father’s Name : ( imaginary)
Date of Birth : According to job needs, imaginary
Address : ( Given/imaginary )
Qualifications : According to job requirements, imaginary
Education : Academic
Professional Experience : According to the job degree, institution, year
1. post, organisation, year
2. from junior to senior position or vice versa
EXAMPLES
Name
Designation …………………………
Official Address ……………………………………………
………………………………………………….
Reference (2-3 References)
Name
Designation ………………………..
Official Address …………………………………
Signature …………………………………
Content : It is important to organise the content of the letter for clarity and effective communication. The letter should ideally be written in three paragraphs.
The first paragraph is usually a restatement of the subject . It state the purpose of writing the letter and should be of one or two sentences only, e.g.,
1. I would like to draw your attention to the lack of civic amenities in our area.
2. Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards ………….
3. This is in response to your advertisement, in The Times of India (date) for the post of………………………
The second paragraph makes up the main body of the letter. The problem/subject is started in detail.
The third paragraph is in the nature of a concluding paragraph. Suggestions, the writer’s expectations from or request to the address may be given.
The letter concludes with best wishes/thanks/request for an early response/regards, etc.
Language : The language in business and official letter is simple and direct. The subject is dealt with in a straightforward manner.
There is greater flexibility in the language and style of a letter to the editor. It is governed by the subject and content of the letter.