CURRICULUM VITAE

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that contains a summary of a person’s personal information, education, skills, and experiences.

📌 Function of a CV:

• To introduce yourself professionally
• To show your qualifications
• To support a job application letter

D. Structure of a Curriculum Vitae

🟦 1. Personal Information

Contains:

• Full name

• Address

• Phone number

• Email address

📌 Example:

Name: Andi Pratama 

Address: Jakarta, Indonesia 

Phone: 081234567890 

Email: andi.pratama@gmail.com

🟦 2. Profile / Objective (Optional but Recommended)

A short description about yourself.

📌 Example:

A motivated senior high school graduate with good communication skills and strong interest in administration and office work 

3. Educational Background

Contains:

• School name

• Major

• Year of graduation

📌 Example:

2023 – 2026
SMA Negeri 1 Jakarta
Science Program

 4. Skills

List relevant skills using bullet points.

📌 Example:

• Good communication skills

• Able to operate Microsoft Word and Excel

• Teamwork and time management

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🟦 5. Work Experience (If Any)

Internship, part-time job, or organizational experience.

📌 Example:

Internship – Administration Staff

PT Maju Jaya, Jakarta (2025)

• Assisted in filing documents

• Helped prepare reports

(If no experience, students may write “No work experience yet”)

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🟦 6. Additional Information (Optional)

• Hobbies

• Achievements

• Languages

• 📌 Example:

  • Languages: Indonesian (native), English (basic)

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  E. Language Features of a CV

  • Use Simple Present Tense

  • Use phrases, not long sentences

  • Use action verbs:

    • manage, assist, operate, communicate

  • Avoid personal pronouns (I, my)

  ✔ Correct: Able to work in a team
  ❌ Incorrect: I am able to work in a team

F. Example of Simple CV (English)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Information
Name : Andi Pratama
Address : Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone : 081234567890
Email : andi.pratama@gmail.com

Profile
A hardworking and responsible senior high school graduate with good communication skills and strong motivation to learn.

Educational Background
2023 – 2026

MA Negeri 1 Jakarta

Skills

• Good communication skills

• Able to operate Microsoft Word and Excel

• Able to work independently and in a team

Work Experience
None

 

THE EXAMPLE 1: