How do I create a Canadian résumé - Suggested Template

Your name and contact:

[Headings help]
Highlights of Qualifications

< Fifty-six percent (56.3%) of respondents of a Ryerson's survey prefer some form of summary statement or a profile over an objective statement >

Education < most recent first, followed by older >

< Professional education (degree, diploma, etc.)  >
< Professional development (certificates, training programs attended, etc.)  >

Work experience

< most recent first, followed by older; may be chronological/by dates or functional/by types of functions; Write your relevant accomplishments and how you achieved using the SAR = Situation, Action and Results -- collaborated with a team of five in data entry for developing a tool kit, based on intensive searching, meeting the deadlines and budgets at ...  >

<  Professional Work Experience  >
<  Other work experience  >

 

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Special interests

Languages Known

Technical / Technological skills

References available upon request ----------------
Note:
a. Exclude from your Canadian resume: nationality, gender, marital status, date of birth and any other personal identification details (including S.I.N. / Passport number, etc.).
b. Use Keywords: Using keywords that describe your skills and qualifications (i.e., customize every time you submit your resume). You might see such keywods in their job ad you are answering and /or on their (companies') websites.
c. Keep your résumé short. Two page resume is max. One page cover-letter. Number your pages, add a page header/footer with name/email.
d. Change it for each job.
e. Proof read. Proof read. Proof read. Proof read. Proof read (each time you read, after a break, you will find some edit/correction/missing keyword).
f. This template is based on many samples, including settlement.org, workpermit.com, Ryerson's Results of the 2010 Canadian Resume & Interview Trends Survey, and many more in Job Search The Canadian Way

For More Information:

• Poss.ca – This is an e-resource--provides toolkits such as, cover letter, job interview tips.
• JobStar Central - Shows how to write a chronological and/or functional résumés.
• Monster.ca Résumé Centre - Tips and suggestions.
• eRésumés       Resources - How to deliver your cover letter and résumé electronically.
• Resume Dilemma: I'm Overqualified @ Monster

Resume Critique Checklist @ Monster.ca

Resume Critique Checklist, by Kim Isaacs

Extract:

• First Impression
• Appearance
• Resume Sections
• Career Goal
• Accomplishments
• Relevance
• Writing Style -- continue reading

On the same shelf:

• A Canadian resume must have four essentials, a) content (profile), b) style (Canadian, only), c) format (Canadian, only), and d) delivery (etiquette). See details at  Job Search The Canadian Way
•  Items to exclude from your resume: Photos, Hobbies and/or personal interests, Irrelevant past experience, Salary expectations, Personal information, Inappropriate email address. source: timesdispatch.com / jobclassified.ca /