Hi all,

Having learned the materials in Session 6, now please discuss the following questions.       

1. How would you explain the difference between a cover letter and a CV?
2. Why are CVs important for job seekers and what information should a job applicant
include in a CV?
3. You are a fresh graduate and saw a job vacancy/opening on a website for a librarian at
an international school. Write a cover letter in English stating:

-       who you are,

-       the position you are applying to,

-       where you found the opening/vacancy,

-       your interest in the position,

-       reasons why you are a good fit to the position, and

-       thank you for the time to consider you.

 For question 1 and 2, you can answer either in English or Indonesian. For question 3, you
must write in English.

Have a great discussion!

1. ∙ Cover letter is a written document commonly submitted with a job application

outlining the applicant’s credentials and interest in the open position. Since a cover
letter is often one of only two documents sent to a potential employer, a well-or
poorly-written letter can impact whether the applicant is called for an interview.

∙ Curriculum vitae (CV) or commonly known as resume is a detailed document

highlighting an individual professional and academic history.

2. In most situation, a CV is the first contact someone have with a prospective employer
and it is a chance to make a good first impression. A CV typically include information
such as work experience, along with achievements, awards, scholarships, coursework,
research project and publications of past works.

3. Dear Pusat Kota International School

My name is Ali. I have found through you website there’s a vacancy in your school
and I am writing to express my interest in the opening for the librarian position at
Pusat Kota International School. I’m drawn to this opportunity for several reasons.
 First I have a degree in library management, and second I have four years of
experience in working at my college library.
As a fresh graduate I feel so motivated for the opportunities to apply my knowledge
and skill at your library, and to work at one of the biggest school in the region.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Ali Ananda Akbar.

Reference:

Ashadi dkk. (2022). Bahasa Inggris Edisi Kedua, BMP Universitas Terbuka.

https://investopedia.com/terms/c/cover-letters..asp

http://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resume-cover-letters/what-is-a-cv