📄 Materi: Job Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Kelas: SMK Kelas 11
Tema: Persiapan Dunia Kerja
Kurikulum: Kontekstual & Project-Based Learning

🔹 1. Pengertian

✅ Job Application Letter:

Surat resmi yang dikirim seseorang kepada perusahaan untuk melamar pekerjaan. Tujuannya adalah memperkenalkan diri dan menyampaikan minat terhadap posisi tertentu.

✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV):

Dokumen yang berisi data pribadi, latar belakang pendidikan, pengalaman, keterampilan, dan informasi lain yang relevan untuk melamar kerja.

🔹 2. Struktur Job Application Letter

1. Sender’s Address
(Alamat pengirim – bisa disertakan di atas surat)

2. Date
(Tanggal penulisan surat)

3. Receiver’s Address
(Alamat perusahaan/HRD)

4. Salutation (Pembuka)
Contoh:

• Dear Sir/Madam,

• To: HR Manager of PT Maju Jaya

5. Opening Paragraph
Menjelaskan tujuan menulis surat, menyebutkan posisi yang dilamar.
Contoh:

I am writing to apply for the position of Office Assistant as advertised on your company website.

6. Body Paragraph
Menjelaskan kualifikasi, pendidikan, keterampilan, dan pengalaman.
Contoh:

I am a graduate of SMK Negeri 1 Bandung majoring in Accounting. I have strong skills in Microsoft Excel and have completed an internship at PT XYZ.

7. Closing Paragraph
Harapan agar dipertimbangkan, siap untuk wawancara.
Contoh:

I would appreciate the opportunity for an interview. I can be reached at 0812xxxxxxx.

8. Closing and Signature
Contoh:

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

🔹 3. Struktur Curriculum Vitae (CV)

✅ Format CV untuk Siswa SMK:

1. Personal Information

   • Full Name

   • Address

   • Phone Number

   • Email

2. Career Objective (opsional)

   • Contoh:
     To obtain a position as a Junior Technician in a reputable company.

3. Education

   • Nama sekolah, jurusan, tahun

4. Skills

   • Microsoft Office, English Communication, Troubleshooting, dll

5. Internship / Work Experience

   • Nama tempat, posisi, deskripsi singkat tugas

6. Training / Certifications

   • Sertifikat komputer, pelatihan PKL, dll

7. Organizational Experience

   • OSIS, Pramuka, dll

8. Languages

   • English (Intermediate), Indonesian (Native)

4. 📚 Vocabulary in Job Application Letter

English Word/Phrase

Meaning (Arti)

Job Application Letter

Surat lamaran kerja

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Daftar riwayat hidup

Applicant

Pelamar

Position

Posisi/jabatan yang dilamar

Vacancy / Job Vacancy

Lowongan kerja

Advertised

Diiklankan

Available Position

Posisi yang tersedia

To whom it may concern

Kepada yang berkepentingan

Dear Sir / Madam

Kepada Bapak/Ibu (formal)

I am writing to apply for...

Saya menulis surat ini untuk melamar...

With this letter

Dengan surat ini

I would like to express my interest

Saya ingin menyatakan ketertarikan saya

Based on the job advertisement...

Berdasarkan iklan lowongan kerja...

Graduated from

Lulusan dari

Majoring in

Jurusan

Internship

Magang

Experience

Pengalaman

Qualification

Kualifikasi

Skill(s)

Keterampilan

Strength

Kelebihan

Enclosed

Terlampir

Curriculum Vitae is attached

CV terlampir

I look forward to...

Saya menantikan...

An interview

Wawancara

Available at your convenience

Tersedia sesuai waktu Anda

Contact me at...

Hubungi saya di...

Best regards

Salam hormat

Yours sincerely

Hormat saya

Respectfully

Dengan hormat

5. ✍️ Useful Phrases (Frasa yang sering digunakan)

English Phrase

Arti

I am interested in applying for the position of...

Saya tertarik melamar posisi...

I believe I am suitable for this job because...

Saya yakin cocok untuk pekerjaan ini karena...

I have good communication and teamwork skills.

Saya memiliki keterampilan komunikasi dan kerja sama yang baik.

I am confident that I can contribute to your team.

Saya yakin dapat memberikan kontribusi pada tim Anda.

Please find my CV attached.

Silakan lihat CV saya yang terlampir.

I am available for interview at any time.

Saya siap untuk wawancara kapan saja.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Terima kasih atas waktu dan perhatian Anda.

🔹 6. Contoh Job Application Letter (Singkat)

Bandung, September 21, 2025

To: HR Manager

PT Sukses Bersama

Jl. Merdeka No. 10

Bandung

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Administrative Staff as advertised on your website. I am a graduate of SMKN 2 Bandung, majoring in Office Administration.

During my internship at PT Maju Jaya, I gained valuable experience in handling documents and customer service. I am confident that I can contribute positively to your team.

I enclose my Curriculum Vitae for your consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my application further.

Yours sincerely,  

Ahmad Maulana

🔹 5. Contoh CV (Singkat)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name           : Ahmad Maulana  

Date of Birth  : April 12, 2007  

Address        : Jl. Cempaka No. 5, Bandung  

Phone          : 0812xxxxxxx  

Email          : ahmad.maulana@email.com

Education:  

- SMK Negeri 2 Bandung (Office Administration) | 2022 - 2025

Skills:  

- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint  

- Filing and Archiving  

- Communication and teamwork

Internship:  

- PT Maju Jaya (Admin Assistant) | Jan - Mar 2024  

  Tasks: Filing, typing letters, handling calls

Certificates:  

- Computer Literacy Certificate  

- English Communication Workshop

Language:  

- Indonesian (Native)  

- English (Intermediate)