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the difference between a cover letter and a cv is:

a). Definition:

- A cover letter is a short summary of a person's resume. A cover letter usually contains
information about the job that is relevant to the vacancy applied for.

- A CV contains more detailed information about your work history, organizational experience,
education, skills and references. Your CV will be a consideration for recruiters in determining
whether your qualifications are appropriate or not.

b). Objective:

- A cover letter usually contains a brief summary of a person and has the purpose of conveying the
purpose of the letter, which is to submit a job application.

- A CV aims to provide a complete and detailed description of the candidate, from experience,
hobbies, to skills.

c). content:

- In accordance with its purpose, a job application letter contains information about a brief
description of the job applicant. In a job application letter, it usually contains information, namely
the addressee, opening greeting, contents of the job application letter, closing paragraph, closing
greeting. Each structure must be filled in properly because it will describe the first impression of the
applicant himself.

- cv, The content of a CV is usually more detailed about the job applicant from the job to the skills
possessed. The following are some of the contents required in a CV: Brief summary, Contacts,Work
experience, Organizational experience, Formal and non-formal education, Skills, References, Hobbies

d). Language style:

- In your cover letter, use a formal language style, use short, concise and clear sentences so that
recruiters can read the important information in your cover letter more quickly. Make sure there
are no typos in your cover letter to avoid misunderstanding the recruiter. This will indicate that you
are a conscientious person.

- CV, try to use a formal language style. Use sentences that are precise and clear because the
information used in the CV will be very much so that the recruiter will only focus on the important
points.

e). Display:

- The cover letter, the display for a resume will be text that provides information about your brief
history and the purpose of the cover letter. Use interesting sentences so that the recruiter is
comfortable when reading the cover letter and will be an added value to pass to the next stage.
- CV, What you need to pay attention to when choosing a cv display includes the type of industry,
the position being applied for, and the type of company. Don't get it wrong in choosing the type of
appearance because this will determine whether you pass to the next stage.

2. There are several factors that make a CV an important document for job seekers, namely:

a). Shows First Impression

Before the interview stage, selectors will first look at the CV of the job seeker. The selectors will try
to see the personality of the job seeker through the curriculum vitae. Indirectly, the CV will give the
first impression to the selectors.

b). Showing Professionalism

When entering the world of work, of course job seekers must be professional. Based on the
appearance of the CV, selectors can judge the professionalism of the job seeker.

c). Attract Attention

Make sure that the CV you create can attract the attention of the selectors. Therefore, the
appearance of the CV must be simple, contain information briefly, concisely, and clearly, and attract
the reader's interest.

d). Explain Yourself Briefly

In a CV, job seekers must write their personal data, achievements and experiences that have been
done. However, the information should not be wordy. Write briefly, but concisely and clearly.

e). Highlighting Abilities

Everyone has strengths and weaknesse s. List them accurately and honestly to showcase the job
seeker's abilities.

CVs are filled with things related to the life history of job seekers. The parts of the CV content are
generally as follows.

-Personal data

-Formal education background and additional education (courses)

-Work experience

-Activities outside of formal work, such as organizational experience, experience leading seminars or
other events.

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