How to Make a Resume for Your Part Time Job Hunt

Have you been looking for a job to supplement your Sydney university studies with no luck? It can certainly be difficult to obtain a role that works with your university studies, particularly if you have no local experience, or haven’t worked before. 

But that doesn’t mean it is impossible. A few tweaks to your resume could be the difference you need. 

Creating a compelling resume is a crucial step in landing your desired job. A well-crafted resume acts as your personal advertisement, showcasing your skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers. This is not the time to be shy about your experience and abilities!

Start Planning Your Resume

One of the first things you really need to do is jot down paid or volunteer work you’ve done in the past, as well as what those roles entailed. Perhaps you managed a retail store, or volunteered at your local football club on a weekend, or you volunteered as a mentor for other students. All of these roles will have skills that you could utilise in a paid role. 

What Elements Do You Need to Include?

There are a few essential key elements to include on your resume and this is where that list you made earlier will come in handy. 

• Header: Include your full name, phone number, and email address. Keep it clean and professional.
• Summary/Objective (Optional): A brief overview of your skills and career goals (objective) or a concise statement highlighting your strengths and value proposition (summary). Tailor this section to the specific job you’re applying for.
• Work Experience: List your previous jobs in reverse chronological order (most recent first). Include company name, job title (mention “part-time” if applicable), dates of employment, and a few bullet points outlining your responsibilities and achievements. Use strong action verbs to describe your contributions and quantify them whenever possible (e.g., “Increased sales by 15%”).
• Education: List your educational background, including school name, degree or diploma earned, and graduation year. Because you are still at uni, you should mention your expected graduation date.
• Skills: Showcase relevant skills (hard and soft) that match the job requirements. These can be technical abilities, computer programs you’re proficient in, or interpersonal skills like communication, teamwork, or problem-solving.
• Additional Sections (Optional): Include volunteer work, awards, certifications, or any other relevant experiences that demonstrate your well-roundedness. If you speak another language, we recommend adding it here – being multilingual is certainly of benefit in a city like Sydney. 

Tip: If you don’t have a professional sounding email address, it is always best to create a new one. 

Tailoring and Formatting Your Resume

You should tailor your resume and cover letter for every job application. Highlight the skills and experiences most relevant to the specific position you’re targeting.

We recommend using a simple, easy-to-read font, and ensure you proofread a couple of times before submitting. 

Part-Time Specific Tips:

• Focus on relevant achievements, even in part-time roles. Every job offers learning opportunities. Showcase how you excelled in your previous part-time positions.
• Highlight your availability. If you have flexible hours or can work weekends/evenings, mention it in your resume.
• Quantify your impact whenever possible. Did you increase customer satisfaction in your previous part-time job? How many people did you manage on a daily basis?

By following these tips and focusing on showcasing your strengths and value proposition, you can craft a compelling resume that will help you land your desired part-time job.

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