What if I have never had a part-time job before?

Focus on volunteering, college activities and any informal work, and be clear about your availability and enthusiasm.

Should I mention my exam or coursework schedule?

A brief note about your general availability is useful; detailed scheduling is better discussed directly with the employer once you are shortlisted.

How long should a student part-time job CV be?

One page is usually enough at this stage, keeping the content focused and specific.

Student (part-time job) CV example

A strong student CV for a part-time job highlights availability around studies, any previous work or volunteering, and transferable skills gained through college or university activities. Employers hiring for part-time roles usually value reliability and flexibility as much as direct experience.

Profile

Reliable college student looking for part-time work to fit around studies. Has experience volunteering and taking part in group coursework that involved organisation and teamwork. Comfortable working evenings and weekends and keen to bring a strong work ethic to a first part-time role.

Experience

Volunteer

a local community food bank

Helped sort and pack food donations during weekly volunteering shifts

Assisted visitors with collecting parcels in a friendly and respectful manner

Worked as part of a small volunteer team to keep the space organised

Supported occasional collection events, helping load and unload donations

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Tips for a student (part-time job) CV

State your general availability clearly, including evenings, weekends or holiday periods
Include volunteering, coursework or college activities if you have no paid work history yet
Mention your course and institution near the top of the CV
Highlight reliability and willingness to learn, since these matter most for a first part-time role
Keep the CV to one page and focus on your strongest, most relevant examples

Applying with a cover letter? See our student (part-time job) cover letter example.