I currently work a 40 hour a week job along with a very limited part-time job. Since I work very few hours I did not put this job on my resume. However I would like to use this boss as a work reference as I have worked for her for the last year and a half. Do I need to list the part-time job on my resume if I want to use this boss as a work reference?
P.S. I am seeking a career change as I can not go any further in my current position.
Thank you
Can't you just list her as a personal reference? Let her know what you're doing and ask her if she'd mind that you'd do that.
I wouldn't list the part-time job on your resume unless it directly relates to the type of employment that you are seeking out. If it is a job that you are doing to make an extra income while you are working your regular full-time job, then listing your part-time employment will just confuse matters and waste valuable space on your resume (in my experience, resumes should be limited to 1 page and relevant to the position that you are applying for).
Ask your part-time boss if you can list her on your list of references and explain to her the reason why you are not listing this particular job on your resume. I think any potential employer who calls to check your references will understand the reason why this particular employer wasn't listed on your resume (because it wasn't relevant and essentially just a side job) and wouldn't think twice about that fact. You can always explain to the potential employer during your interview, your connection to this particular boss if you want just so everything is clear and out in the open.
That's just my thoughts on the subject.
Do a functional resume where it outlines what you did, your skills, etc then do a cover letter to sell your strengths and the idea you are pursuing a career change. List the PT job as a reference that you worked there.
I have listed PT jobs on my resume. But I don't say PT. I list the company and the dates plus my responsibilities like I did with my other FT jobs. When I get an interview that is when I explain it is a PT position.
Your resume doesnt have to list your current jobs, but the jobs that are relevant to what your applying for. On the applications it will ask for current employment so she will go there anyways.
I'm in the IT consulting business and work with resume's on a daily basis. I think it would be extremely wise to put your part time work history on your resume. It's always good to include everything you have done and it will be easier to explain your present Boss as a reference. Also, I know that most people say you need to keep your resume at one page, but in my opinion, you need to represent yourself and your job experience fully. Don't worry if it takes more than one page. When someone hands me a one page resume, unless they really only have one page of experience to relate to, I pass on it. I don't want to play guessing games with my candidates, I want to know what they have done.
I agree that you should include the part-time work on your resume - even if it doesn't relate to what you do full-time and isn't related to what you wish to do moving forward, it still is work you do, shows an employer you're not afraid of working hard, and allows the reference to be a managerial/professional reference and to attest to your skills, attitude, etc.
If you're on Linkedin, I'd find a recruiting group and ask a recruiter what they believe you should or should not do.
Good luck finding a new position!
I think you should put your part time job on your resume. Why wouldn't you? It's probably made you a better employee, so take advantage of that.
I teach full time and then work 8 hours a week at the local bookstore. I use the skills and stories from my part time job ALL the time during my full time job (and vice versa). Both my bosses respect the work I do for the other and are very accommodating. In this market, ANYTHING that makes you look like a better employee is going to help.
Good luck with your career change. My husband is also making a huge career change, so I empathize with what you're going through. We really struggled with his resume as well. In the end, though, I think it'll be worth it!
