International Student Cover Letter Template
An Australian-format cover letter template for international students applying for part-time jobs.
See the cover letter →International Student Resume Template (Australia)
For international students in Australia applying for part-time or casual jobs while studying, such as retail, hospitality and customer service.
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Minh Tran
04xx xxx xxx | minh.tran@example.com | Parkville, VIC
Career Objective
Second-year Bachelor of Commerce student at an Australian university looking for part-time work in customer service, retail or hospitality. Friendly, hardworking and confident speaking with customers. Holds a student visa with work rights. Available for part-time shifts during semester and more hours during university breaks.
Key Skills
- Customer service and communication
- Fluent English and Vietnamese
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Microsoft Excel and data entry
- Working in diverse teams
- Reliable and quick to learn
- Time management (study and work)
- Problem solving
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (in progress)2025 – 2027
University example, Melbourne, VIC
Majoring in Accounting. Relevant subjects include Business Communication and Marketing.
Foundation Studies program2024
University college example, Melbourne, VIC
Work Experience
Casual Café AssistantJul 2025 – Present
XXXX Café, Carlton, VIC
- Take orders, handle payments and serve customers during busy lunch periods
- Keep tables, counters and the kitchen area clean and organised
Sales Assistant (part-time)2022 – 2023
XXXX Electronics Store, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Helped customers choose products and processed sales
- Exceeded personal monthly sales goals on a regular basis
Volunteer Experience
- Student ambassador at university open days, helping new students find their way
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Vietnamese (native)
Referees
Referees available on request.
Next steps
Once your resume is ready
Pair it with a cover letter, then apply and follow up with confidence.
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Open the checklist →Frequently asked questions
What is the Australian resume format?
Contact details, a short summary or objective, key skills, education and work experience (most recent first), plus referees. Australian resumes usually leave out photos, date of birth, marital status and religion.
Should I put my visa status on my resume?
It helps to say you have work rights on your student visa and when you are available, so employers know you can work. You do not need to include your visa number.
Can I include work experience from my home country?
Yes. Overseas experience counts. Include the employer type, city and country, and describe what you did in terms Australian employers will understand.
This template is a free, general formatting guide for Australian job seekers. JobCall provides communication templates only and is not career counselling, recruitment or legal advice. Please adapt the wording and details to your own circumstances.