A teenager's CV is short and simple: who you are, your school and predicted grades, anything that shows you are responsible, and when you can work. This example is for a 15-year-old in Year 11 looking for a Saturday job. If you are under school-leaving age, the law limits the hours you can work, so the guidance below covers what to put on availability.
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Example teenager CV
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Mia Edwards
Year 11 student · Available Saturdays · Bristol · mia.edwards@example.com · 07700 900808
Personal statement
Year 11 student at Hillcrest Academy, predicted grade 6 or above in English and maths. Responsible and friendly, with experience babysitting for neighbours and volunteering at a parkrun. Looking for a Saturday job in a shop or café.
Experience
Babysitter, Neighbours and family friends, Bristol (2024 - Present)
Look after two families' children, aged 4 to 9, on weekend evenings, including bedtime routines.
Volunteering
Volunteer, Local junior parkrun, Bristol (2025 - Present)
Marshal and hand out finish tokens most Sunday mornings.
Education
GCSEs (predicted): English 7, maths 6, science 6-6, history 7, art 8, Spanish 6, Hillcrest Academy, 2021 - 2026. Form prefect and member of the school orchestra.
Training and certifications
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Bronze, Hillcrest Academy, 2025
Work experience week, Local veterinary practice, 2025
Skills
Responsible and reliable, Friendly with customers, Teamwork, Good with numbers, Quick learner
Interests
Playing the cello, running, drawing
A teenager personal statement to adapt
Year 11 student at Hillcrest Academy, predicted grade 6 or above in English and maths. Responsible and friendly, with experience babysitting for neighbours and volunteering at a parkrun. Looking for a Saturday job in a shop or café.
Key skills for a teenager CV
Reliability - Good attendance at school and turning up for clubs and volunteering.
Friendliness - Shops and cafés hire people who are polite and welcoming.
Teamwork - Sport, orchestras, DofE and group projects.
Numbers - Helpful for tills and handling money.
Responsibility - Babysitting, pet sitting, prefect roles or caring at home.
Quick to learn - New routines, tills and products.
What a UK teenager CV needs
School and predicted grades - Your school, year group and predicted GCSE or National 5 grades, especially English and maths.
Responsibilities - Babysitting, pet sitting, prefect or form roles, caring at home or a paper round.
DofE, clubs and volunteering - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports teams, music, cadets and volunteering all show commitment.
Work experience week - Where you went and what you did.
Availability within the law - If you are under school-leaving age, you cannot work during school hours, before 7am or after 7pm, and there are limits on hours. Your local council may need to issue a work permit. GOV.UK's child employment page has the full rules.
Achievement bullets to adapt
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Look after two families' children on weekend evenings, including bedtime routines.
Completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award, including a two-day expedition.
Marshalled at a junior parkrun most Sunday mornings.
Chosen as form prefect by my teachers.
Completed a work experience week at a vets' practice.
Teenager CV questions
What age can I get a part-time job in the UK?
Usually from 13, with strict limits on hours and the kind of work until you reach school-leaving age. Some councils have their own rules and need a work permit. Check GOV.UK and your local council.
What should a 15-year-old put on a CV?
Your school and predicted grades, responsibilities such as babysitting, clubs, DofE, volunteering and work experience, and when you can work.
Do I need a National Insurance number to work?
Most people get their National Insurance number automatically just before they turn 16. You can start some part-time work before you have one.