As you are aware different companies and employers have different requirements, but something you may not be aware of is that different countries have different application requirements as well. So if applying overseas it is a good idea to research and investigate the countries requirements.
For example in Asian countries Biodata is prominently used in the hiring process. The biodata format (shorter term for biographical data) is usually a one page document containing the basic information about a job applicant. The provided information in this document is the individual’s personal data, education, employment history and character references with lesser details compared to the resume or CV.
Biodata is commonly used in the business world though most companies and organizations prefer the resume or CV. This is because these documents better capture the knowledge, skills and abilities of a prospective applicant over the biodata which provides limited information about an applicant.