Top 7 Part-Time Jobs For Students (That Actually Boost Your CV)
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Flexible roles that pay, fit around study, and add transferable skills employers love.
Need cash and experience? These roles are flexible, plentiful and teach skills recruiters look for.
7 great student jobs
- Campus ambassador / student rep — marketing + people skills.
- Retail or hospitality (bar, café, shop) — teamwork, customer service, shift reliability.
- Tutoring (online or in-person) — demonstrates subject-matter expertise and communication; often high hourly pay.
- University admin / student jobs — CV-friendly, often on-campus and flexible.
- Delivery & micro-gigs — flexible hours; good short-term cash.
- Freelance digital work (social posts, basic web dev, design) — build a portfolio on GitHub/Behance.
- Research assistant / lab tech (for STEM students) — directly relevant to CV and postgraduate applications.
Where to look now
- Search local listings and term-time roles on Indeed: Part Time Student Jobs (UK). There are thousands of student-friendly roles listed every month.
How to make the role count on your CV
- Add one measurable bullet: “Reduced stock check time by 30% by creating a new weekly checklist”.
- Mention schedule reliability: “Managed 12–18 hours/week during term while maintaining a 2:1 GPA.”
- Keep a portfolio or one-page project list if freelancing (link to GitHub or Behance).
Real links
- Browse roles: Indeed: Part Time Student Jobs (UK)
- CV help: Indeed Career Advice — Resumes & Cover Letters