Biodata

Biodata is the shortened form for biographical data.[1]

The term has two usages: In South Asia, the term carries the same meaning as a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV), for the purposes of jobs, grants, and marriage.[1] While in industrial and organizational psychology, it is used as a predictor for future behaviours; in this sense, biodata is "factual kinds of questions about life and work experiences, as well as items involving opinions, values, beliefs, and attitudes that reflect a historical perspective."[2][3]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Thomas2021 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Wood & Payne, (1998). Competency based recruitment and selection. Chapter 5 "Application form design and sifting". New York: John Wiley & Sons
  3. ^ Lautenschlager, G. J.; Shaffer, G. S. (2001). "Reexamining the component stability of Owen's biographical questionnaire". Journal of Applied Psychology. 72 (1): 1498152. doi:10.1037/0021-9010.72.1.149.