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When applying for part-time work, you may be surprised to find that you are faced with even stiffer competition than when applying for full-time positions. The demand for flexible working hours is on the increase, not only for students but also for others, such as parents wishing to return to work on a part-time basis, etc. As a result, your CV is a vitally important document and you need to make it work for you - effectively selling your skills and your personality so that you stand right out from the crowd. | |
What to Include | |
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Your CV should be a clear and concise summary of your qualifications, skills and experiences but one which also allows key aspects of your personality to shine through. Although there is great variety amongst CVs, there is a generally accepted standard of what a CV should contain and this information is usually separated into distinct sections:
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Layout and Length | |
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How you present your CV is clearly of vital importance and the key points here are to:
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Top Tips for an Interview Winning CV | |
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Working part-time is an ideal way of earning money whilst still being able to fit in plenty of study time. Competition for part-time vacancies is often fierce so, in order to stand out, you need to make sure that you have highlighted all of the skills you have acquired, both as a result of your studies and your previous work experience:
Remember that part-time work and holiday jobs add significant value to your CV as they show that you are willing to work hard to gain professional experience and also demonstrate your ability to multi-task to ensure that professional and academic objectives are fulfilled. |
These CV tips were put together with the help of The CV Centre to ensure only the most useful and up to date advice was provided. |
For more detailed student CV tips, watch our student job hunting video series episode on CV's above or take the 7 day CV Challenge with career coach Susan Burke. |