Canadians use résumés instead of CVs and prefer computerised applications. The application process is much more commercial and as most employers will read resumes on the computer the resume should fit a specific template and if it does not then it risks being rejected without a viewing. Bullet point words such as contributed, managed, organized, developed etc. at the start of a sentence for maximum impact.

Once the filter has ‘found’ your resume, it might be read by a person who is not knowledgeable of the vacancy you are applying for so it should be written to ‘sell’ yourself to almost any audience while at the same time being relevant to your target employer!

There are lots of online Canadian job search sites that have resume templates you can use as well as marketing you towards your target employer.

The format for the Canadian Resume is similar to the Chronological CV with the length generally being 2 sides of A4. Your name and contact details would be at the top centre followed by your career history and work experience in reverse chronological order with the most recent job detailed first.

Mention whether your work was full or part time and explain any gaps in your employment history. Within this provide examples of your achievements and details of how you added ‘value’ to your past/current employers organisation/company.

Following career history is your educational history with a list of colleges and universities, date and qualifications obtained etc. Mentioning foreign travel, language and computer skills is advantageous.

Finally close with “References available on request” or on a separate page list up to 3 referee’s with their contact information. Ensure before submitting your resume that you have checked that your contact details for referees are up to date and still current.

Canada provides assistance for jobseekers in the form of free workshops, which help anyone seeking employment with writing resumes, interview skills and job search.

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• Expatriate may submit a 'rirekisho,' standard two-page form in Japanese + cover letter.
• Or a two-page American-style resume and cover letter in English.
• American-style resumes should contain your name and contact information centered at the top.
• You need not list job accomplishments on the resume; you will discuss them at the interview.
• the 'rirekisho' requires a photo to be attached.

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• Always include a cover letter
• Address your cover letter to a specific person
• In the UK, a resume is sometimes called a CV
• Include a 'profile' section in your resume
• Include 'References are available on request.' at the end of your resume

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1. Cover letters are generally hand written
2. A photograph is attached to the resume
3. Maximum resume length is 2 pages
4. Personal information is optional (Ex: birth date, marital status)
5. Include fluency in other languages
6. Include other important sections such as education, previous jobs

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If you're thinking about an international job, you may need to reformat your resume.

Each country has different etiquette with regards to applying for a particular job. In some countries your resume wouldn't need to be accompanied by a cover letter cover letter or a photo,while in other countries it would. It is important that you have a general idea about this, because if you do not follow the norm it can be very disadvantageous.

Some General Tips when Writing your Resume for the International Market

• Generally you would need to include more personal details such as citizenship, your date and place of birth and marital status.
• Use real/actual rather than active verbs.
• Use good language skills and good prose (avoid repetition).
• Use a qualified translator.
• Use at least a two check system where a translators work is proof read as well.
• Remember that some languages, such as French and Spanish, have different variations within the language. Be sure your resume is written in the intended variant.

Here you will find an interesting review of normal resumes which have been changed to international resumes.

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