STUDENT EDITION: How To Write An Amazing Resume/CV

Here are some resume writing ideas to make your resume more appealing to employers. What should you know about developing your student resume?

Here are some guidelines for writing a student CV to keep in mind when looking for a part-time job:

Experience isn’t everything

You probably haven’t worked much yet. If you have, you’re ahead of the game and probably know how to write a resume. If you don’t have a lot of work experience, a CV is still useful.

Resumes demonstrate your suitability for the position. Probably not. Internships, part-time, and entry-level jobs will focus less on prior employment and more on abilities and attitude. How do you display these?:

Share your skills and strengths

No matter who you are, you have some strengths and marketable skills, we promise. What exactly constitutes a marketable skill? Anything that you think will convince potential employers that you’re the right person for the job.

Think about what you’re best at in school. Here’s a few examples of transferrable skills you learn at school that translate well in the workplace:

• Are you a math person, who’s great at working with numbers?
• Do you excel at presentations in front of large groups?
• Do you work well with others on collaborative group projects?
• Are you highly organized and great at managing your time and course load?

Include activities & informal experience & achievements

At this point in your career, a lot of your experiences outside of school probably include things like extra-curriculars, volunteering, or informal jobs like mowing lawns and babysitting. These activities are great to put on a resume for a part-time job.

Remember, everyone has to start somewhere! These activities show you’re motivated and capable of balancing other important tasks with your school work. School-oriented achievements are also perfect to put on your resume. Have you won an academic award or participated in a project you’re particularly proud of? Are you a straight A student? All these things offer potential employers insights into you and your work ethic and abilities.

Use a template to get started

If you’re not sure how to write a student resume, there are tons of student resume templates out there to help you figure out where to start. While there’s no shame in using a template as a basis to help you get started, definitely feel free to make it your own. A creative resume that communicates all the necessary information in a unique way will help you stand apart from other candidates.

Don’t forget the basics

You’d be amazed how often people forget some very key elements on their resume. Whatever else you decide to include on your student resume, remember these 4 things:

• Your full name
• Your phone number and email
• Your LinkedIn profile (if you have one)
• Your education

Have it proofed thoroughly

If there’s one piece of resume advice that we recommend above all else, it’s this: proofread your resume thoroughly, and ask a friend or family member to do the same once you’re done. Nothing ruins an otherwise good resume, than typos or other glaring errors. An un-proofed resume makes you look careless or sloppy and some hiring managers toss them without so much as a second glance.

Are you looking for a part time job that fits with your course work and student schedule? Randstad has plenty of part-time jobs across Canada.