![]() If by chance you have completed any work (including volunteering), you should have a section in your CV entitled ‘Work Experience’. An effective personal statement highlights your skills in relation to a particular job post. The personal statement is a great place to tell potential employers in a few lines how you meet the requirements of the job advert. It’s really important to think about what the employer is looking for and to tailor every CV you send out to the specific job. I am a very focused individual who works hard and puts a lot of effort into everything I do, as evidenced by my predicted GCSE grades: currently 4 As, 4Bs and a C.” “I am a 15 year old hard-working student looking for part time weekend work. I am a determined individual having recently completed my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award which taught me that achieving goals requires hard work and dedication.” “I am a 14 year old student looking for part time work after school and/or at the weekends. I have also achieved a brown belt in Aikido and a Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do.” I have a keen interest in Maths and Physics, and I achieve exceptional grades for all my assignments. I am friendly, reliable and hard working, and I give my very best in everything I do. “I am a 13 year old student looking for a part time job on Saturdays. 3 lines) that tells the hiring manager who you are, what you have to offer, and what you are looking for. These are not relevant and may lead to discrimination. They may also need to check that you are covered by their insurance.ĭON’T specify personal data such as: your religion, your nationality or ethnic origin, or your gender. ![]() However, if you’re under 16, it’s important that you tell prospective employers so they can make sure the job is suitable for you. Age – ordinarily it wouldn’t be necessary to include your age. ![]() ![]() If your email is you could get a new one for job applications (e.g. Email address – try to use one that looks reasonably professional.At the top of your CV, you need to include: If you apply for a part time job, prospective employers need to know how to contact you. We’ll explain what goes into each of those sections below: Personal details If you DON’T have work experience, the ‘Skills’ section replaces this section so the layout is as follows: Whatever role you’re hoping to land, you’ll likely be asked to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) when applying. For teenagers, if you have work experience, your CV layout should be: How to write a CV for teenager job applicants This guide will help you create a CV for teenager-suited roles. Here’s a full preview of page one of this CV for teenager job applicants: I am also a brown belt in Aikido and attend classes on Monday evenings. I love football and I play on the local five-a-side team every Thursday evening. I am IT literate with a typing speed of 45wpm and the ability to use most basic software packages to an intermediate level (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint).I have a very good level of numeracy, achieving As for most of my maths assignments.I am a good communicator and a competent leader – I now teach first aid to other young people, and I also head up our school debating team each Wednesday.These experiences also show that I am reliable and trustworthy. I am able to deal with the public effectively thanks to my experience as a St John’s Ambulance cadet and running a stall with my mother.Alternatively you might include a predicted grade, as long as you make it clear that it is predicted and not final. NB: If you do actually have your GCSE grades back, include them here. ![]() This involves serving customers, taking payment and giving change. I have been a St John’s Ambulance cadet since I was 13 and I regularly attend the local football team’s matches to provide first aid support alongside the St John’s Ambulance team.īrowns Café, Nottingham Auctions (2014 – 2017)įor the past three years I have helped my mother to run the food and drinks cafe once a month at the local Auctions. Each year we have raised over £1,000 for local charities. This involves making items from Fimo to sell and running a stall every break time. I have taken part in my school’s Young Entrepreneur scheme for the last two years. Tasks included typing, filing and taking post to the post office. Don’t worry if you don’t have quite as much to include!ĭuring the school holidays this year I worked for 2 days each week at my father’s business, an accountancy firm. NB: These are just examples to help you use non-conventional experience on your CV. I am a determined individual having recently completed my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award which has taught me that achieving goals requires hard work and dedication. I am a 14 year old student looking for part time work at the weekends. ![]()
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