Broadcast: Events

Skills Boost: Part Time Jobs, Volunteering and CVs

Thursday 24 September 12:00 until 12:45

Online : https://careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/Events/Detail/3209898

Part of the series: Skills Boost Workshops

Meet your Careers and Entrepreneurship Team, we’ll share tips and advice on how to find part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities and how to write effective CVs, cover letters and applications.

Learning objectives

Discover the part-time job market in the local area to the University and where to find opportunities

Learn the variety of typical roles you can undertake as a student

Explore where to gain other types of experience, such as volunteering, which also develops your skills and supports your future plans

Understand different CV and cover letter styles, and when to use them

Discover what employers are looking for

Learn about our online resources for crafting effective CVs and cover letters, from our CV360 tool, to how to appropriately use AI when creating documents.

Open to: All students

Posted on behalf of: Careers and Entrepreneurship
Further information: https://careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/Events/Detail/3209898
Last updated: Thursday, 10 September 2026