Job Application with Biodata

A job application means a letter that is written to get a job. It is the primary means for candidates to get a job. The application works as a personal advertisement. Job application consists of personal data of the job seeker like name, address, qualification and experience. It is written in a formal and precise manner and point to point.

Biodata is a chronological document of a person’s life achievements and life experience. It represents a person’s personal and professional details in a prescribed format. It consists of four things: Personal Details, Qualification, Experience and References. It is enclosed to grasp the attention on the person’s skills and qualifications. 

You can grasp the attention of the interviewers by adding the following points: 

• By emphasising all of your accomplishments 
• By stating the employer’s missions
• By expressing your interest in the job
• By showing your most vital skills 

Job Application Letter Format

A person must write a letter for a job application with a resume or bio-data attached to get a job. Letter writing for a job is essential for the candidate.

The letter must follow the job application letter format:

• Mention clearly the office you are applying to 
• Follow a proper salutation 
• Use a subject header
• Start with the body of the letter by giving the job source of information, its day and date, etc.
• Close the letter by noting that Bio-data is enclosed with the application.
• Write 10-15 points in your Bio-data.
• Biodata must include:

1. Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Address
4. Qualification of education, Year of passing, marks and subjects of

• 10th 
• 12th
• Graduation 
• Diploma/Higher Qualification

1. Experience
2. Awards or prizes achieved 
3. Hobbies
4. Skills
5. Salary Expected
6. References

In today’s job market, competition is very intense, and every position vacancy has a long list of candidates. Undoubtedly, meeting the candidates in person is challenging for the hiring managers, and therefore a job summary is given. Candidates need to make an application and introduce themselves, explain why they want this job and what makes them suitable. The candidate must write a letter for a job application with a resume to get the job. This is the first step to making the correct impact on getting a job. 

When hiring managers ask for the bio-data, they expect to see the candidate’s values, ethics and perspective they could potentially hire. Therefore, a person’s past experiences, actions, or thought processes are good predictions of future behaviour, capabilities, and talents. That’s how the managers assess candidates by looking at your ethics and knowing what they could bring to their company. 

Bio-data or letter writing for a job must be made:

• Easily comprehensible 
• Cautious about all the personal details
• What makes you perfect for the position 
• Highlight the main points which might interest the readers 
• Don’t write unimportant points 
• Refer to the samples for more details 

Job Letter Application: Example 1

If you have to write the application for the post of software engineer, write the main body as:

Regarding the advertisement in ‘XYZ newspaper’ dated 12 January, 20XX, I would like to offer myself as the candidate for the Software Engineer post in your organisation. I’ll be highly obliged if you kindly select me for the mentioned post. My bio-data is attached herewith for your kind perusal. 

Job Letter Application: Example 2

If you have to write an application for the post of accountant, then write- 

Regarding your advertisement in ‘XYZ newspaper’ dated 5 March, 20XX, I wish to be considered for the accountant position. I feel my qualification and experience is good enough for this post. I’m attaching attested copies of my bio-data and my certificates. I’ll be highly obliged if given a chance. I may assure you that I’ll do my duty honestly and devotedly. I’ll gain the confidence of my superiors. 

Job Letter Application: Example 3

If you have to write an application for the post of Sales Assistant, then write- 

In response to the advertisement in ‘XYZ newspaper’ dated 2 July, 20XX requiring young and fresh candidates who have graduated as sales assistants. I offer myself for this position. 

I have passed my graduation from ‘XYZ college’ and secured 75% marks. I’m a young candidate of 22 years. I have a pleasing personality. I have a reasonably good command of Hindi and English languages and have convincing power and good communication skills. I hope these factors made me suitable for the job mentioned above. I’ll prove myself worthy for this post if selected. 

Conclusion

Nowadays, job vacancies are published online or in newspapers or magazines. Therefore, candidates must prepare themselves for the job they need to apply for. You must acquire good skills, write an impactful candidature letter, and use a good Bio-data for increasing your chances of getting hired at the desired jobs. Knowing everything is not necessary, but having ethics, values, and talents makes you more desirable. Hiring managers look for an intelligent personality who can manage their posts and other problems.