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How to write a business student CV for a part-time job

For part-time roles, employers care about reliability, attitude and availability far more than a polished career history. Here's how to do it as a business student.

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What matters for a part-time job

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State availability

Evenings, weekends, term-time or holidays — availability is often the deciding factor.

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Reliability & attitude

Punctuality, teamwork and willingness to learn outweigh a long history.

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Short & scannable

Half a page to one page is plenty for a busy manager to read at a glance.

Business specifics

For business and management roles, recruiters want commercial awareness, leadership and measurable impact. A retail job becomes “Handled 100+ transactions per shift and resolved complaints, improving repeat custom.” A treasurer role becomes “Managed a £4k budget and cut event costs 15%.” The result matters more than the activity.

Frequently asked questions

What do I put on a part-time job CV with no experience?

Education, a friendly summary, your availability, and transferable skills from school, clubs and volunteering. See our part-time job CV guide.

How long should a part-time job CV be?

Half a page to one page — keep it short and easy to skim.

Is society and part-time experience enough for a business CV?

Yes — described well, they show the leadership, numeracy and teamwork employers want.

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