CV for 15 year old

My daughter is going to start looking for part time work (weekends as she is still at school) and is not sure what to put in her CV. Here is what she has done so far.....

DOB **/**/****
Personal Statement
I am a quick learner and enjoy working as part of a team. I am friendly and reliable. I enjoy meeting new people and am a respectful person. I enjoy hard work and am always helpful. I can take instruction, but also am self motivated and can use my own initiative.
Education
2008-present ................ School, ...............
Qualifications
• Speech and Drama – level 1,2 and 3 merit,merit,distinction
• Sports Leader qualification
GCSE’s to date (predicted or modules taken)
• Maths A
• English Language A and B
• English Literature A
• Science A*
• Religious Studies A
• Dance B
• P.E. A*
• French A
• Geography A
• I.T.
Currently
I am currently studying for my full GCSE’s, but have completed some modules already. I am also working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.
Work Experience
Y10 – 2 weeks at ********** Primary School working with the Nursery class helping children with work, preparing for lessons, photocopying and filing.
Interests
I volunteer for a local Rainbows group, which involves interaction with girls aged 5-7. It is hard work but enjoyable. I enjoy lots of sports and have represented my school in both netball and hockey teams. I really enjoy dancing. I attend tap and ballet dancing lessons. I find it’s a great way to be part of a team, meet people and learn new skills, as well as a great way to keep healthy. I enjoy socialising with friends. I love music and enjoy attending concerts.


We would appreciate any feedback. Thanks
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  • gibson123
    gibson123 Posts: 1,733 Forumite
    I think that is a really good attempt and exactly right for a general CV for a new entrant, keep it is a basis and adapt t0 the organisation.

    e.g. for John Lewis - I would like to work for John Lewis as I am interested in retail and would enjoy interacting with your customers

    Pets at Home - I love animals and I am a caring person, who is not scared of hard work and happy to clean up after pets.

    I am sure you get the drift
  • kitschkitty
    kitschkitty Posts: 3,177
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    It's a very difficult one as most of those statements are a no no for adults CV, but a CV for a child is going to have very little you can put in it.

    That said I would have thought most employers who would be willing to employ a 15yo wouldn't have jobs available where a CV would be necessary or much help.

    I think we need parents of 15yo's with jobs to give really helpful advice. :o
    A waist is a terrible thing to mind.
  • gibson123 wrote: »
    I think that is a really good attempt and exactly right for a general CV for a new entrant, keep it is a basis and adapt t0 the organisation.

    e.g. for John Lewis - I would like to work for John Lewis as I am interested in retail and would enjoy interacting with your customers

    Pets at Home - I love animals and I am a caring person, who is not scared of hard work and happy to clean up after pets.

    I am sure you get the drift

    O yes that's a great idea!! thanks :)
  • It's a very difficult one as most of those statements are a no no for adults CV, but a CV for a child is going to have very little you can put in it.

    That said I would have thought most employers who would be willing to employ a 15yo wouldn't have jobs available where a CV would be necessary or much help.

    I think we need parents of 15yo's with jobs to give really helpful advice. :o

    I know what you mean. There is a village full of restaurants near where we live so I think one idea will be to hand the CV in on the off chance :)
  • MissSarah1972
    MissSarah1972 Posts: 1,648 Forumite
    I know what you mean. There is a village full of restaurants near where we live so I think one idea will be to hand the CV in on the off chance :)
    Or they may just have an application form that they can give her to fill in. Many many moons ago when I got a Saturday job I just got application forms.
  • You might want to add that rainbows is a section of GirlGuidingUK - many employers won't know this, but they will know that GGUK is a respected organisation. Your daughter could also give examples of how her skills learned from voluntary work can be transferred to the workplace.

    Good luck to your daughter OP x
  • You might want to add that rainbows is a section of GirlGuidingUK - many employers won't know this, but they will know that GGUK is a respected organisation. Your daughter could also give examples of how her skills learned from voluntary work can be transferred to the workplace.

    Good luck to your daughter OP x

    Thanks very much - that didn't occur to me! :)
  • I'd say that make sure she hands her CVs in, not a parent. So many parents ask to see the manager etc. on behalf of the child, it gives the impression that the child then lacks confidence (essential in retail) and/or isn't very interested :)
  • westv
    westv Posts: 6,063
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    Has the job market become that competitive now that children now have to have CVs for simple Saturday jobs?!
  • westv wrote: »
    Has the job market become that competitive now that children now have to have CVs for simple Saturday jobs?!

    I handed in CVs when applying for Saturday jobs, and I'm now 43, so it's hardly a new thing to do.

    I think it shows that someone is keen, organised and literate. I also think that it gives potential employers a chance to read through the CV and decide whether it is worth interviewing someone or not. It gives more details than a letter, but doesn't take much longer to read.
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