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In my opinion, the difference between a cover letter (surat lamaran kerja) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) can

be explained more specifically in the following points::

1. Definition:
 Cover Letter: A brief summary of an individual's life history. A cover letter typically contains
information regarding relevant work experience related to the applied position.
 Curriculum Vitae (CV): A more detailed document outlining work history, organizational
experience, education, skills, and references. The CV serves as a consideration for recruiters to
determine whether the qualifications align with the requirements of the open position.
2. Objectives:
 Cover Letter: Its main focus is to convey the motivation, interest, and suitability of the
applicant for the applied position. The goal is to capture the recruiter's attention and persuade
them to read the CV.
 Curriculum Vitae (CV): Focuses on providing structured and detailed information about the
applicant's education, work experience, skills, as well as academic or professional
achievements.
3. Content:
 Cover Letter: Contains a personal introduction, mentions the source of the job vacancy
information, and explains why the applicant is interested in the company or position. It also
presents key points that support the qualifications.
 Curriculum Vitae (CV): Presents details about formal education, work experience, skills,
certifications, and other achievements. It is usually structured chronologically or based on
relevance.
4. Format :
 Cover Letter: Usually, a Cover Letter letter follows a writing format such as:
a) The Destination Address
b) Opening Greeting
c) Cover Letter Content
d) Closing Paragraph
e) Closing Greeting
 Curriculum Vitae : CV contains more detailed information, including:
a) Brief Summary
b) Contact Information
c) Work Experience
d) Organizational Experience
e) Formal and Non-formal Education
f) Skills
g) References
h) Hobbies

5. Gaya dan Bahasa:


 Surat Lamaran Kerja : Lebih bersifat naratif dan memberikan ruang bagi ekspresi pribadi. Gaya
bahasanya formal, namun dapat mencerminkan kepribadian pelamar.
 Curriculum Vitae : Lebih formal dan objektif, umumnya menggunakan poin-poin berbasis fakta
dan keterampilan yang terukur.
5. Tampilan :
 Surat Lamaran Kerja : Tampilan untuk sebuah resume akan berupa teks yang memberikan
informasi mengenai riwayat singkat dan tujuan pengiriman surat lamaran tersebut.
 Curriculum Vitae : Dalam pembuatan CV terdapat dua tampilan yang digunakan. Kamu dapat
menggunakan tampilan sederhana atau tampilan creative. Pastikan kamu memilih tampilan CV
sesuai dengan kebutuhan.
6. Panjang:
 Surat Lamaran Kerja : Umumnya lebih singkat, seringkali satu halaman. Disarankan untuk tidak
terlalu panjang agar tidak melelahkan pembaca.
 Curriculum Vitae : Panjangnya dapat bervariasi tergantung pada pengalaman dan kualifikasi
pelamar, tetapi cenderung lebih rinci dan bisa beberapa halaman.
7. Waktu Pemakaian:
 Surat Lamaran Kerja : Digunakan sebagai pengantar yang melengkapi CV saat mengajukan
lamaran pekerjaan.
 Curriculum Vitae : Merupakan dokumen yang lebih umum disertakan dalam aplikasi pekerjaan
dan digunakan untuk memberikan gambaran menyeluruh tentang karier dan kualifikasi pelamar.

Source :

Endang Purwaningrum Brontoyudho, D. D. (2021). MKWI4201/ Bahasa Inggris. Tangerang: Universitas


Terbuka.

(Lestari, 2023)

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