Cover Letter (Bahasa Inggris)

A cover letter in English is often required when applying to multinational companies, remote positions with international teams, or roles in industries where English is the primary business language. Unlike the standard Indonesian surat lamaran kerja, a cover letter follows Western business writing conventions—more concise, direct, and focused on quantifiable achievements rather than formal salutations.

Recruiters at international companies typically skim cover letters in under 30 seconds, so clarity and relevance matter more than length. Open with the specific position you're applying for, connect your background directly to the role's requirements, and close with a clear call to action rather than a generic closing statement.

This template includes fields for the hiring manager's name (or a neutral "Hiring Manager" if unknown), company details, your educational background, relevant experience and skills, and a dedicated section explaining why you want to work at that specific company—generic cover letters that could apply to any company are usually the first to be filtered out.

Pair this cover letter with an ATS-friendly English resume/CV, since many international companies use Applicant Tracking Systems that scan for keyword matches with the job description before a human ever reads your application.