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Part-Time Job CV example (UK)
A part-time job CV that leads with availability, reliability and relevant experience, for parents, students, carers and second jobs.
Example CV profile
Reliable, friendly [role, e.g. retail / admin] worker looking for a part-time role of [n] hours a week, available [days and times]. Brings [n] years of experience in [area] and a calm, organised approach that fits around [study / family / another job].
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Clear, fixed availability
- Customer service
- Reliability & punctuality
- Organisation & time management
- Cash handling / tills
- Microsoft 365 basics
- Working independently
- Handover notes for colleagues
Example experience bullet points
- Worked [n] hours a week at [employer] for [n] years with [excellent] attendance.
- Covered busy shifts at short notice when my availability allowed.
- Wrote clear handover notes so full-time colleagues could pick up where I left off.
- Trained new part-time starters on the till and opening routines.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- Highest qualification – Institution, year
- Relevant short courses (e.g. food hygiene, first aid)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
part-time · flexible · availability · reliable · customer service · time management · teamwork
Tips for a part-time job CV
- Put your availability in your profile, as specifically as you can.
- Show reliability with real attendance or length-of-service examples.
- If you're returning after a career break, add one honest line about it; you don't need to explain more.
- Keep it to one page.
Part-time workers have the right not to be treated less favourably than comparable full-time staff. See GOV.UK for details. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Should I say why I want part-time work?
A short reason helps, such as studying or caring responsibilities, but you don't have to give personal details. Focus on what hours you can reliably do.
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