Students / Entry level
Student CV example (UK)
A student CV for part-time, summer and placement jobs that puts your course, availability and transferable skills first.
Example CV profile
[Year] [subject] student at [university / college] looking for part-time work of up to [n] hours a week during term and full-time in holidays. Friendly, organised and used to balancing deadlines, with customer-facing experience from [job / volunteering].
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Time management (study and work)
- Customer service
- Teamwork from group projects
- Written communication
- Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
- Research & problem solving
- Cash handling (if done)
- Languages (if any)
Example experience bullet points
- Worked [n] hours a week at [employer] alongside full-time study, serving customers and handling payments.
- Organised a [society] event for [n] students, managing the budget and bookings.
- Delivered a group presentation on [topic], coordinating four people's research.
- Volunteered with [organisation], helping with [activity] every fortnight.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- [Degree / BTEC / A-levels] – Institution, expected [year]
- Relevant modules (two or three)
- GCSEs – School, year
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
student · part-time · customer service · time management · teamwork · communication · flexible availability · reliable
Tips for a student CV
- Put education first while you're studying full-time.
- State your availability clearly, including term dates and holidays.
- If you're on a Student visa, check how many hours you're allowed to work during term.
- One page is right for most student CVs.
Pay depends on the job and your age. GOV.UK publishes National Minimum Wage rates by age band each April. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
- GOV.UK: Student visa – work rules
- GOV.UK: National Minimum Wage rates
- National Careers Service: CV sections
FAQs
What should a student CV include if I've never had a job?
Use your course, projects, societies, volunteering and responsibilities such as caring or sports captaincy. Show what you did and what you learned.
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