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The Canadian resume

A Canadian resume is short, factual and tailored to each posting. It highlights measurable achievements and leaves out personal details unrelated to the job. These guides cover the expected format, the sections, what is specific to Quebec and the mistakes that get a strong application set aside.

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  • Canadian resume

    Professional portfolio: build one that convinces

    What to put in a portfolio, how to present a project, paper or online, what not to publish: the method for building a portfolio that convinces recruiters.

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  • Canadian resume

    How to write your resume in French for Quebec

    Translating an English resume, avoiding anglicisms, following French typography and stating your French level: how to write a resume in French for Quebec.

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  • Canadian resume

    Career change resume in Canada: skills and format

    Changing careers in Canada: identify your transferable skills, choose a hybrid resume format and explain your career change without apologizing for it.

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  • Canadian resume

    Quebec resume vs Canadian resume: what changes?

    Language, vocabulary, credentials and bilingualism: what changes between a resume for Quebec and one for the rest of Canada, and what stays the same.

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