Psychology · Part-Time Job

How to write a psychology 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 psychology 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.

Psychology specifics

Psychology recruiters and postgraduate courses look for research skills, data literacy and relevant experience. Name the question, your method and the outcome: “Designed and ran a 40-participant study on memory and sleep; analysed results in SPSS and presented findings to the department.”

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.

What experience counts on a psychology CV?

Research projects, data-analysis skills, and relevant volunteering or support roles — all show applied understanding.

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