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Canada β€” Format it the way recruiters expect

The expected structure, length, and conventions for a resume in Canada.

Document Structure

1

Contact Info

Name, phone, email, city/province, LinkedIn

2

Summary

Brief profile highlighting relevant strengths

3

Education

Degree, institution, expected/actual graduation date

4

Experience

Reverse chronological with measurable achievements

5

Skills

Bilingual ability (English/French) is a strong plus in many provinces

Dos & Don'ts

Do's

  • β€’ Mention bilingual skills (English/French) prominently if applicable
  • β€’ Use Canadian spelling conventions
  • β€’ Highlight co-op/internship experience β€” valued highly by Canadian employers

Don'ts

  • β€’ Do not include a photo, SIN number, or immigration status details
  • β€’ Do not use the term "CV" β€” Canadian employers expect a "resume" for most roles

At a glance

Document type: Resume
Length: 1–2 pages
Photo: Not expected