One of the most important documents needed when applying for a job is a curriculum vitae (CV). This document usually includes information about your profile, skills, education, achievements, and work history.

As an essential document for job applications, the CV helps the company’s HR department easily recognize the potential of its prospective employees.

There is a certain format you can follow to create a CV that is complete, yet still effective and attractive. Here are the tips.

Personal information

Identity and a photo must be included in the CV. Personal identity includes details such as full name, place and date of birth, nationality, email address, home address, and current contact number.

You can also adjust the identity section according to the type of job you’re applying for. For example, include your social media accounts when applying for creative roles, such as a social media specialist.

Nowadays, some companies even use social media screening as part of their selection process.

Educational history

This information is important so recruiters can see whether the applicant’s education matches the required qualifications.

Educational history usually includes the full name of the school or university, major, graduation year, and GPA. You don’t need to list everything; include at least your last two educational experiences.

Work experience

Work experience must also be included, especially if the position requires a minimum amount of prior experience.

You can include the following information: the name of the company or organization you worked for, your position, and the period of employment. Arrange this information chronologically, starting from the most recent professional experience.

If you have too many, just list the ones most relevant to the position you’re applying for.

Organizational experience

A CV should also include organizational experience to give a detailed picture of your interpersonal and leadership skills.

Involvement in organizations can indicate that the applicant is not only focused on office tasks but is also actively engaged in self-development and contributes positively outside of work.

Skills and languages

Information about your languages and skills, especially field-specific skills, is also crucial for recruiters to know. It can be a strong point for moving forward in the selection process.

Language proficiency is also crucial, particularly in the language relevant to the industry or position being applied for. Bilingual or multilingual abilities are highly valued, especially when working in global or multinational companies.

Awards and achievements

Include achievements or awards you have received, especially those related to your profession or that support your skills. Make sure you have supporting evidence, such as certificates or portfolio attachments.

Examples of Attractive CVs

Here are two examples of CVs for job applications, in Indonesian and English versions.

Example 1 (Indonesian)

DAFTAR RIWAYAT HIDUP

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Profil

• Nama: Eka Prasetya 
• ⁠Jenis Kelamin: Laki-laki 
• ⁠Tempat, Tanggal Lahir: Malang, 23 Juni 1995 
• ⁠Alamat: Jalan Mangga No. 5, Jakarta Utara 
• ⁠Kewarganegaraan: Indonesia 
• ⁠Agama: Islam 
• ⁠Nomor Handphone: 081545676765 
• ⁠E-mail: eka95@gmail.com 

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Pendidikan

• SD Swasta 23 Jakarta Utara (2001 sampai 2007) 
• SMP Kristen 24 Jakarta Utara (2007 sampai 2010) 
• SMA Kristen 24 Jakarta Utara (2010 sampai 2013) 
• Universitas Negeri Jakarta - Teknik Elektro (2013 sampai 2018) 

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Pengalaman Organisasi

• Sekretaris OSIS SMA Kristen 24 Jakarta Utara (2010 sampai 2011) 
• Wakil Ketua BEM Fakultas Teknik UNJ (2014 sampai 2015) 
• Ketua Tim Robotik UNJ (2013 sampai 2015) 

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Minat dan Keahlian

• Telecommunication Engineering
• Network System Engineering
• Electrical Power Engineering

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Pengalaman Kerja

• PT. PLN sebagai insinyur dalam pemeliharaan transmisi dan gardu induk, 2019-2022 
• PT. Maju Elektronika sebagai insinyur kelistrikan, 2015-2016 (magang)

Demikian data profil ini saya buat, agar bisa digunakan sebagaimana mestinya.

⁠Malang, 23 September 2023

⁠Hormat saya,

⁠Eka Prasetya

Example 2 (English)

CURRICULUM VITAE

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Profile

• Name: Alexa Anindya
• Address: Jalan Kebahagiaan No. 123, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. 
• ⁠Phone: +62 8211 081100
• ⁠Email: alexa.anindya12@gmail.com 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Business Management, University of Indonesia, 2018-2022
• ⁠Thesis: "Marketing Strategies in the Digital Era" 
• 201 High School Jakarta, 2015-2018 

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WORK EXPERIENCE

• Administrative Staff - PT. Jaya Pratama Konstruksi, Bekasi, May 2022 - June 2023
• Responsible for general administration, data organization, and coordination of internal meetings

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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Digital Marketing Internship, Creative Digital Solutions, Singapore, January 2019 - April 2020
• ⁠Involved in digital marketing campaign planning, data analysis, and online visibility improvement

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SKILLS 

• Digital Marketing 
• Data Analyst 
• Time Management 
• Effective Communication 
• Microsoft Office Suite 

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REFERENCES

Available upon request  

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21 January 2023, Bekasi, West Java

Alexa Anindya

Those are the tips you can try to create an informative and attractive CV. But beyond that, make sure the company you apply to has a positive work culture and clear career prospects. Choose companies with a good reputation and credibility in their field, such as PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA).

SERA is one of the largest transportation, auction, and logistics companies in Indonesia, established in 1990 under the Astra Group. To this day, SERA regularly opens job vacancies for various positions.

For more detailed information, visit https://career.sera.astra.co.id/. Choose one of the available vacancies, click “Apply,” and follow the process until completion.

Follow SERA on Instagram @serasiautoraya and LinkedIn Serasi Autoraya for the latest job openings and career tips.