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When I was planning to move to Canada, one of my big concerns was being able to get a job. And the first step in this was how to write my resume in the Canadian resume format.

Getting a job in Canada is different to what I'd been used to in the UK and took a bit of a different approach. But fast forward a year and a half and I'm gainful employed in a pretty senior position in a large Canadian firm.

This article will focus on one particular aspect of getting a job in Canada: how to create a resume for Canada in the Canadian resume format.

Our sample interview questions and guide is also useful to read when writing your resume. It can help you figure out the type of things hiring managers are interested in you demonstrating and are therefore good to highlight in your resume.

I've been through the process of adapting my CV (as I called it in the UK) to the Canadian resume format to get my job. And now, in a senior position in a large firm, I see tons of resumes of people applying for Canadian jobs.

These perspectives should make me well placed to give you the information you need to make your resume the best it can be and in the right format for the Canadian jobs market.

So let's dive in...

What is a Canadian style resume?

A Canadian resume is not all that different to any other style of resume you've likely come across before.

There's no fundamental difference in the general information you're trying to get across in a Canadian resume.

There's no difference between Canadian resume format and USA format, for example.

There are however a few subtle but important differences in emphasis and structure for the Canadian resume format compared to other countries.

But at the end of the day a resume is essentially a summary of your skills, employment and education and this is no different for the Canadian style of resume.

Any differences in how you write your resume for a Canadian job lies in how you might format and structure your resume; not a full overhaul of the substance.

Does Canadian CV format differ from a Canadian resume format?

My experience is that Canadians use the terms CV and resume interchangeably.

Overall, resume is probably used more frequently but people will understand the term CV as well.

Generally a resume in Canada is the same as what you might know as a CV in other countries and Canadian CV format is the same as a Canadian resume format.

There is one caveat to this however:

In some sectors, primarily academia, a CV or Curriculum Vitae in Canada often is different to a resume. In such circumstances, CV tends to mean a much more thorough and lengthy overview of your career than a resume. But realistically if it's this type of CV you're being asked for it will be abundantly obvious.

For the vast majority of typical jobs and situations, a CV and a resume are the same thing.

Canadian resume format

There are two main formats of resumes used in Canada. The traditional reverse-chronological resume and the functional resume.

The most common Canadian resume format is the reverse-chronological resume. This is the traditional resume format you're probably familiar with that focuses on your employment history and experience. For most people with employment history in the same field as the role they're applying for, this is the best format to go for.

Reverse-chronological is the format most hiring managers are most familiar with and therefore makes it easy for them to understand your experience.

The other type of resume is the functional resume which focuses more on your skills rather than employment history. This type of resume may be better suited to those that are looking to change to a new career field or are recent graduates with little employment experience.

For typical reverse-chronological resume you should follow this structure:

1. Resume header with your basic information

2. A personal summary

3. Your professional experience

4. Education and professional qualifications

5. Skills

The format is not set in stone and can be flexed to suit your particular situation: the job you're applying for, your experience or lack thereof, etc. But generally you should be trying to make sure you hit all of the above items at some point in your resume.

You would still cover the same headings as above in a functional resume but just change the emphasis - that is you'd focus more on skills rather than employment history. Move the skills section to the front and beef it up significantly. You can read more about a functional resume later in the article.

Let's go into a bit more detail about what each of those headings above actually mean and what you should cover in each:

Your name and contact details right at the top of the resume.

My experience is that Canadians really go for putting post-nominal letters after their name (i.e. qualification and accreditation letters etc.). So include any relevant post-nominal letters.

I also include my right to work status in Canada such as Canadian Permanent Resident. Include it if that right to work is going to be a definite positive rather than a potential drawback (i.e. if the employer is going to need to sponsor a work visa or such).

I think it's important to set that right from the start because if the employer scans down your resume and sees work experience and education from a foreign country they might immediately wonder about your visa status - or certainly I do. Often that's because a role may or may not be doing visa sponsorship.

One final point for the top of the resume: do not write the words resume or CV!

Personal Summary

A paragraph or two to set the scene for your resume. Highlight your best achievements and breadth of experience.

If you're changing careers talk about your skills that are transferable to your new career. If you're new to the workforce draw on your skills and education and amp up what skills you gained during any summer jobs, coursework and so forth.

This is your chance to make a good first impression so spend time making sure the paragraph is concise, impactful and relevant to the position you're applying for.

Professional experience

This is the bit that will probably take up the bulk of the space on your resume (depending on if you're doing traditional chronological resume or functional resume).

Summarise each role you've had from your most recent position backwards - i.e. reverse chronological order.

For each position, you should give:

The company at which you were employed and city/country where you were based.

Your job title.
Be careful here that the title you state matches what your position actually was as this is one of the most basic reference checks your new employer will do.

On the flip though, some professional positions don't have concrete job titles so if you can massage your title to emphasise the relevance to the role you're applying to then do. For example if you were a Financial Audit Manager but you're looking to move out of Financial Audit then you could just put the title Manager.

Also, if it makes sense with your experience and the role you're applying to, try to show career progression in your job titles. Customer Service Representative to Senior Customer Service Representative - that kind of thing.

The dates you were employed in that role.
You don't need to be specific down to the days of the month here. Month and year will do at the most.

This can help if you have small gaps in your employment.

Details of the role.
For each role, you want to write about what you did. Your responsibilities, achievements and assignments.

Exactly how best to do this will depend on your experience and the role you're applying for.

But the structure I like is to start with a short introductory paragraph covering what your role was. And then go into bullet points to highlight key assignments, responsibilities & achievements.

Remember to not only write what you did but back it up with quantifiable achievements.

And, as always - remember to tailor everything you write to match the job you're going for.

Study the job description carefully and make sure you're demonstrating that you have experience that meets the responsibilities listed in the job description. Use some of the exact same words in your resume as is in the job description's skills and responsibilities.

You could use our sample interview questions to help get the juices flowing or focus your mind on what type of things the hiring manager will be interested in you demonstrating.

Education and Professional Qualifications

List any relevant professional qualifications you have with the dates obtained.

Include any degrees you have along with the dates you attended and the name of the institution.

If you've not graduated yet, give your expected graduation date. Include your Grade Point Average (GPA) if you have one.

You can include any relevant coursework, courses, extracurricular activities etc. depending on how light the rest of your resume is.

Skills

Honestly I'm not all that certain how useful this section is if you're doing a reverse-chronological order resume and you've written the rest of your resume correctly. Any skills you mention here should really have already been given in context in your professional experience section.

I've certainly never given someone an interview because they've written "Teamwork" or other generic skills in this section.

If you are going to include this section, make it focused and have a mix of hard skills and soft skills.

Where this section does become more useful is if you're not doing the traditional reverse-chronological CV.

Then it's a different ballgame altogether.

More on this in the functional resume section.

Canadian resume format general rules

Conventions of what to include in your resume or CV vary between counties so here's a list of some do's and don'ts, and general points to apply when writing a Canadian resume:

Never include a photo of yourself in a resume in Canada.

Do not include your date of birth or any other personal information (other than your name and contact details).

A Canadian resume should be two pages long. One if you're junior.

Having a longer resume doesn't show that you have loads of experience, it just highlights that you can't convey information concisely or that you haven't put in the effort to tailor your resume for the role.

Figure out the key information you need to get across for that role and then cover that. Needlessly long resumes are always a red flag when I'm reviewing them. Get to the point!

It's really important that you make sure your resume is written in perfect English or French with correct grammar.

Strong communication skills are crucial for so many jobs. If an employer sees a resume that doesn't demonstrate a solid grasp of the English or French language it's likely you won't get any further in the recruitment process.

If you're writing your resume in a language that you're not completely fluent in, this is particularly important. Ask someone whose first language is French or English to read through your resume before you submit it.

I find a tool called Grammarly is really helpful here. It's like a super-enhanced grammar checker. But it also checks your document for clarity and engagement like overly wordy and unclear sentences, and passive voice misuse (as per the tip below).

Basically it can help make your resume more impactful. You can check out the tool here.

Incidentally, if you need help with your spoken English for interviews, a good app my friends and colleagues use is the ELSA app. It's pretty cool with some fancy AI to teach fluent English. If you want to purchase the PRO pack then you can use this link to get a 80% discount on the lifetime option or a 30% discount on the 1-year option (which is better than the upgrade option you'll be given in the app). Either way, you can check the app out here. *

Use short sentences written in the active voice detailing tangible things that you did (not we, or the team). I hit my sales target of $xx every month.

Make sure it's tailored to the position you're applying for.

Always spend the time to read through your resume putting yourself in the position of the hiring manager. Is your resume clearly highlighting the things that would be important to them? Make sure they don't have to try and fish out the relevant experience and skills in a sea of generality. Use the key skills and behaviours from the job description.

If you don't have any work experience in Canada, try and highlight any experience you have working with international teams. Or projects you've done in other countries. Especially if you've worked with Canadian teams.

My experience is that Canadians really value Canadian work experience so anything you can do to show that you're adaptable to different ways of working is a bonus.

If you have professional qualifications from a country other than Canada you may want to convert them to the Canadian equivalent so that they're more recognized.

In many cases this can be done via a conversion course. For example if you qualified as an accountant in India, you may wish to convert your qualification to a Canadian CPA.

Most Canadian professional bodies have pages on their website which describe the pathway for converting international qualifications to Canadian certifications.

Top 10: Canadian resume common mistakes

My team is based across Canada and I see hundreds of resumes every month from people applying for jobs across the country.

Based on this experience, here is my top 10 most common resume mistakes:

Mistake 1: Too long

This is the most common issue I see. Unless you're writing an academic CV (in which case different rules apply) a resume in Canada shouldn't be more than two pages.

Most hiring managers will stop reading after the first page, and will often make a decision within a few seconds on whether to read your resume in depth or close it and move on to the next candidate.

Keeping your resume short and to the point makes it more likely that the hiring manager will quickly appreciate your experience and (hopefully!) put you through to the next stage. If your resume is long, the most likely outcome is the hiring manager will just get bored reading it.

Mistake 2: Poor spelling and grammar

It's surprising how many resumes I see that have spelling mistakes.

Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors tell the hiring manager you haven't taken care and attention in preparing your resume and therefore you likely won't take care and attention in performing your job! Stop reading and move on to the next candidate!

Run your resume through a tool like Grammarly. It does a good job of finding grammatical errors but also checks your document for clarity and engagement like overly wordy and unclear sentences, and passive voice misuse. Basically it can help make your resume more impactful. You can check out the tool here. *

Mistake 3: Failure to customize

While its time consuming and, let's face it, a bit boring - customizing your resume to suit every role you apply for is very important. Tailored resumes stand out from the crowd and demonstrate the most relevant skills and experience to the hiring manager.

Mistake 4: No examples

If you're saying you have a specific skill or type of experience, it's important that you back that up with quantifiable examples. This grounds your resume and makes it real for the hiring manager.

Consider the following two statements:

I have a proven track record in increasing sales.

I have a proven track record in increasing sales - in my role as sales manager for Hat Boxes Inc. I increased sales from $20,000 per month to $50,000 per month over a six month period.

Or, these two statements:

I am a team player.

I am a team player. I initiated the practice of a weekly 15-minute team activity over Zoom to improve team morale and productivity during the pandemic.

Giving specific examples adds weight to your resume and provides evidence that you're the right person for the role.

Mistake 5: Obvious exaggeration

It's very important to sell yourself, however don't fall into the trap of blatantly overstating your experience. Over exaggeration is easy to spot in a resume and makes the hiring manager question everything you've written.

Mistake 6: Not getting to the point

This is tied to mistake 1 but, be concise and to the point. Don't write a paragraph when a sentence will do. Most hiring managers have limited time and will appreciate succinctness.

The most basic checks done by employers will quickly identify any incorrect dates on a resume. Be honest and make sure all of your dates are accurate.

Mistake 8: Underselling yourself

While some people have a tendency to exaggerate, others don't sell themselves enough. Don't feel arrogant or have self-doubt about your achievements, your resume is your opportunity to sell yourself!

Mistake 9: Gaps

Many people have gaps in their experience, and this in itself doesn't need to be a problem. But if you've not explained the gaps in your resume then it raises alarm bells. Maybe you were raising your children, maybe you had a career break or studied. Explain it in your resume!

Mistake 10: Messy formatting

Margins not aligned, different fonts and sizes, misaligned bullets and so much more. Poor formatting immediately creates a bad impression for the hiring manager and says you don't have good attention to detail.

Make sure your resume is tidy and well formatted and don't go overboard on trying to make it look fancy.

I think that the best formatting for a resume is to keep it simple. This makes it immediately easy for the hiring manager to see the structure.

I do see some Canadian resumes that have templates with more elaborate formatting, sidebars and other elements but my approach is to keep is simple.

Canadian resume format samples

Using all the guidance outlined above, I've created what I think is a good Canadian resume sample. Click below to see the Canadian resume format sample.

Obviously this is just one sample of a Canadian resume and it won't be right for every situation. Like I said at the beginning, nothing needs to be set in stone. Use the sample resume for guidance rather than being bound by it.

Canadian resume template

I think that the best formatting for a resume is to keep it simple to make it immediately easy for the hiring manager to see the structure.

I do see some Canadian resumes that have used a template with more elaborate formatting, sidebars and other elements but my approach is to keep is simple.

With this in mind, I've created a Canadian resume format doc that you can download and use to format your resume. You can download the Canadian resume template for free in the form below. The resume template is in Word format.

Functional Resume

I've focused this article on the reverse-chronological format of Canadian resumes but, as I mentioned at the beginning, there is another Canadian resume format you may want to use called a functional resume.

When to use a functional resume?

If you want to change career fields, have just graduated or generally do not have a lot of employment history directly related to the job you're applying for then a functional resume might be a good fit for you.

This is because the functional resume format emphasise the transferable skills you have rather than highlighting the lack of experience.

Let's cover how you do this:

Functional resume format

In a functional resume format you put the skills section right at the top and label it "Skills and Abilities" or some wording that makes sense for you.

List in detail the skills that you have that would be beneficial to the position you're applying to.

In a functional resume you talk about your skills in general (rather than tied to roles); you're removing the link of listing skills under a particular previous job to just talking about them all together. So the skills don't need to be in chronological order or one skill per role or anything.

To demonstrate what I mean, we can use some examples from the chronological resume sample above.

All we need to do is reword the skills listed under the "Professional Experience" section and put them in the "Skills" section on the functional resume.

Reverse-chronological format work experience statement:

Leadership and career development: I am an approachable and enthusiastic leader. I prioritise regular career and development conversations with my team, both formal and informal. In May 2017 I was selected for the executive leadership programme where I participate in regular workshops to further develop my leadership skills.

Data privacy & regulatory compliance assurance: I developed a regulatory assurance approach for GDPR (new European data privacy legislation), working closely with the legal department and a third party provider. My project established a GDPR-compliance assurance approach within Murray-Nader's European operations.

Rewritten for a Functional resume:

Leadership and career development: I am an approachable and enthusiastic leader. I prioritise regular career and development conversations both formal and informal. I have completed an executive leadership programme where I participated in regular workshops to further fine-tune my leadership skills.

Data privacy & regulatory compliance assurance: I have extensive knowledge in developing regulatory assurance approaches for GDPR (new European data privacy legislation).

So with a little tweak to each statement we make them standalone skills, detached from specific roles, which you can include in the skills section of a functional resume.

The benefit over a functional resume if you're changing career fields is you can highlight the relevant skills you have without highlighting the fact they were in a different field.

By making your skills stand alone in a skills section you remove the risk of them being ignored under a job role that the potential employer doesn't think is relevant to the position you're applying to.

* All of the products and services I recommend on Canada for Newbies are independently selected based upon what I've personally found to be useful. When you get Grammarly or ELSA using one of the links in this article, I might earn a small affiliate commission. It won't cost you anything at all and I would never recommend something I don't believe in or use myself.

So that's my advice on creating a great Canadian resume to get a job in Canada.

Remember to check out our guide on how to ace your interview and sample interview questions. Not only is it useful prep for interviews it can also help focus your mind to the type of things hiring managers are interested in you demonstrating. And therefore good to include in your resume. Check out the article:

I'd love to hear any feedback on how you've found trying to get a job in Canada. Please drop me a comment about anything below.

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If you're thinking about changing careers it's often necessary to find a way to develop new skills. This is not always possible in your current position so doing volunteer work can be a fantastic way of breaking into a new industry or profession.

Even if you're not planning to change careers, there are numerous personal benefits of volunteering. Including volunteer work on your resume not only demonstrates you have the required skills, it shows that you are passionate, have a positive attitude, are motivated by things other than money, and that you're willing to help others. These are attractive attributes for any employer.

Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way for people to expand their network and such connections are invaluable for professionals. In addition to this, the social, psychological, and health benefits of volunteering should not be underestimated.

Aside from personal gains, the benefits of volunteering for the community are immense. Although there are professional benefits to volunteering, many are motivated by the value of doing something for the good of others.

The Professional Benefits of Volunteer Work

Just because volunteer work is unpaid does not mean that it is any less valuable. The skills you learn whilst volunteering can be just as useful as those you learn in paid positions and including them on your resume will help you demonstrate your excellent experience and skills. Here are some of the professional benefits of volunteering.

Gaining Professional Experience

Volunteering gives you the chance to gain work experience in your field. If you've just graduated or are applying for entry-level jobs, you can find yourself in a chicken-and-egg situation when it's hard to get your first job in your desired field. However, volunteer work is easier to find. By getting that valuable first experience under your belt you become much more employable.

Trying Out a New Career

It can be difficult to know which career you want to pursue without actually trying it. Taking a full-time, paid position is a big commitment and skipping between jobs and careers too regularly will make it seem to employers that you lack direction. Doing volunteer work is a fantastic way of trying something to see if it's what you want to do.

Training Opportunities

Though more affordable part-time courses which are emerging, the cost of education is generally getting more expensive. With this in mind, receiving free training can be as valuable, if not more so, than receiving a wage. Many organizations who use volunteers provide extensive training which can be invaluable in the long run.

Improves Job Prospects

Volunteer work improves your job prospects for two main reasons. Firstly, in a competitive job market, professional networking is essential and volunteering is a fantastic way of expanding yours. Getting a professional recommendation from someone can significantly increase your chances of getting a job. Secondly, employers look favorably on job applicants who have volunteer work on their resume. It makes a very positive impression.

How to List Volunteer Work on Your Resume

Should you include volunteer work on your resume? Resumes should be as concise as possible which means space is limited. You should include volunteer work on your resume if:

1. The position demonstrates that you have skills which are relevant to the job you're applying for.

2. You are writing a student resume or an entry-level resume and have limited experience.

3. You have gaps in your work experience section on your resume to fill.

If you decide to add volunteer work to your resume you have options. If the experience is related to your career or to the position you're applying for then you can include it in your work experience section. You should make it clear that it's volunteer work by either including the word 'volunteer' in the job title or in brackets after the job title.

If the experience you gained is unrelated, you can include a ' Volunteer Work' or ' Volunteer Experience' section on your resume. However, if you have gaps in your work experience, you can use any voluntary positions to plug the gaps.

Many candidates use resume templates to produce professional documents quickly. You should tailor your resume for each job application to meet the specific requirements of each one. Using a resume builder allows you to make quick edits.

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Managed over 80 cash and card transactions daily.

Handled customer requests and complaints professionally and escalated to manager when necessary.

Trained 15 new employees on customer service BDPs and how to handle stressful situations.

Key achievement
Introduced a new children's menu option that sold 5 times more than the previous option.
Education
Ohio State University

2019-2021 B.A. in Literature (expected graduation May 2021)

Relevant coursework: Politeness strategies in English, The Art of Rhetoric and Diplomacy in Speech
Skills

Excellent people skills

Conflict management

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service

Cash and card transactions

Excellent memory

Sensitivity to food allergies and eating preferences

This is how to write a job-winning resume for a part-time job:
1. Use the Best Format for Your Resume For a Part-Time Job

No matter what part-time position you're looking for, you'll always be one in a sea of thousands. And just because you're working part-time, doesn't mean you can cut corners and still expect to get hired. Treat just as if you were applying for a full-time job.

In fact, employers want part-time workers to hit the ground running as much as full-time employees.

To get the recruiter to see a pro waiting in the gates, follow these resume formatting rules:

If you don't know how long your resume should be, the answer is that a one-page resume template will probably be more than enough for you.

2. Write a Part-Time Job Resume Objective or Resume Summary

Begin your resume with your resume profile, or to be specific, a career objective or summary.

It's a short, concise paragraph at the beginning of your part-time job resume that explains why you're the person for the job.

If you're a student and writing an entry level resume or looking for another part-time gig to tie you over during summer or your weekends, write a career objective:

Highlight the knowledge and skills you've gathered to date and how well you'd fit in the offered position.

Think of transferable skills and quantifiable achievements from other gigs you've had that are relevant to the open position and vouch for you.

A career summary is a good idea for those who work in professions in which part-time gigs can be standard (nursing, mechanics, etc) or who can only work part-time due to external circumstances (health reasons, caring for a loved one, etc). Use it if you already have a couple of years of experience though. Here's how:

Think about key points in your job experience and skills as well as achievements.

Choose 3-4 top points from that list that make you stand out and add them into your part-time resume summary section.

Your resume profile shouldn't be longer than 3-4 sentences and tailor it to the job description of the position you're applying for.

Use resume keywords to pass the ATS scan. Check: What are Resume Keywords?

3. Create the Perfect Part-Time Resume Job Description

Your resume experience section is your workplace wizardry in a nutshell. This is especially true for part-time workers where you can demonstrate how much positive influence you've had on your job despite working fewer hours.

It needs to be spotless. So:

Begin with your current position and then just go back in time with previous positions.

Each entry should include: your job title, "part-time" put next to the title if you worked there part-time, company name, dates of employment, and up to 6 bullet points.

Add fewer bullet points in your job experience the further you go back. Three bullet points are perfect for positions far in the past.

Use an action verb to start off each bullet point.

Sprinkle in some quantifiable achievements that will really wow the recruiter.

Tailor your job experience section to reflect the position you're applying for.

More is not more here. If the information is irrelevant, cut it out. Period.

4. Make Your Part-Time Resume Education Section Shine

Especially if you don't have much job experience to speak of, your education section is one of the strongest points of your resume. Use that to your advantage and show recruiters that you have both know-how and knowledge.

Here's how to make your education section a winner:

If you have little experience, make your education resume section more appealing with achievements from your school days. Only include those that are relevant to the job opening. Four to six items is more than enough.

If you have several years of job experience, just add a shortened version of your education, so: high school/college/university name and location, years you studied, degree, major and minors.

If you're just starting out your career, put your work experience below your education section. It'll help you focus your resume on your strong points.

Keep things simple. Use Simple Resume Templates

5. Highlight Your Part-Time Job Skills

Working part-time means that you need to do the same as any full-time worker. You need to show the hiring manager that you've already got the skill set to do just that.

Here's how to make your skills in your resume for a part-time job raise some eyebrows:

Brainstorm all the job skills you have, so: soft skills and hard skills, technical skills, and any other relevant job skills. Put them together into a master list.

Pick the most relevant part-time skills by using the job ad as a guide. Include them in the skills section of your part-time resume. Mentioning skills that both your education and experience sections can prove is a great bonus.

Part-Time Resume Skills

When making a resume in our builder, drag & drop bullet points, skills, and auto-fill the boring stuff. Spell check? Check. Start building a professional resume template here for free.

When you're done, Zety's resume builder will score your resume and tell you exactly how to make it better.

6. Add Extra Sections to Your Resume For a Part-Time Job

You've added everything that's absolutely essential to your part-time job resume, but you're still basically a shell in a sea of shells. Turn your resume for a part-time job into a diamond in the rough with these tips:

Read more: What Should a Resume Look Like?

7. Attach a Cover Letter to Your Resume For a Part-Time Resume

Writing a part-time job resume takes a lot of effort, but have you thought about whether you should include a cover letter? If you really want that part-time job, then you really should. Our HR statistics show that almost 50% of recruiters will reject a resume with no cover letter attached.

Write a part-time cover letter that'll get hiring managers calling you back with the following tips:

Use a professional cover letter format that matches the industry you're applying to.

Create a "hook" to start your cover letter and grab the recruiter's attention.

Demonstrate that your experience and job skills are what the company needs right now.

Include a call to action to end your cover letter with some oomph.

Make sure your cover letter has a professional cover letter title to avoid any potential confusion.

Don't forget that the ideal length of an effective cover letter is no longer than one page.

Read more: How to Write a Cover Letter

Plus, a great cover letter that matches your resume will give you an advantage over other candidates. You can write it in our cover letter builder here. Here's what it may look like:

See more cover letter templates and start writing.

Once you send your cover letter and resume for a part-time job, follow up on your job application!

Those are the ins and outs of a great part-time resume.
Thanks for reading. Have any insider tips or tricks to share about creating the perfect resume for a part-time job? Share them in the comments below!

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Sample Information Technology (IT) Resume Template - a resume template set up for someone who's in the IT industry.

Sales Manger Resume Template - a resume template set up for a professional sales manager.

Accountant Resume Template - a resume template set up for a graduate looking for a position in the accounting field.

Administrative Assistant Resume Template - a resume template set up for some in the administrative or secretarial field.

Sample Engineer Resume Template - a resume template set up for a graduate looking for a position in the engineering field.

Sample Agricultural Resume Template - a resume template for someone in the agricultural field.

Sample Teachers Resume Template - a resume template for a teacher.

Sample Legal Resume Template - a resume template made for someone in the legal field.

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Your resume will get noticed more by Canadian recruiters if you have a Canadian-style resume. While Canadian-style resumes come in many different formats, they share some standards that you should know about.

Style and Personal Details

In Canada, you never use a photo on your resume and you also don't include personal details other than your name and contact information.

You should never:

state your age

state your ethnicity or cultural background

describe your physical attributes

state your marital status or if you have children

state your sexual orientation or preferences

None of these are considered relevant to obtaining a job. Do showcase how your strengths and achievements in past jobs will benefit the role you're applying to.

Adapt your Resume for Each Role

Career experts recommend that you customize your resume for each job, especially for your most recent work experience. General or generic resumes do not work in today's labour market. It's advised to follow the requirements of the job posting so that your resume speaks to those specific requirements.

Generic resumes are better used for applications to companies that are not advertising a job opening. If you research a company that you want to work for but they don't have an current opening you can use a more generic version of your resume in this instance.

Also, remember to use your cover letter to showcase how your experience matches the job role requirement.

The Job Ad. or Posting

In general, the bullets sections for the requirements are listed in order of importance or according to job requirements. The top 5 bullets on the list are typically the highest requirements of the job with the least demands towards the bottom of the list. Ensure that your resume speaks to the top requirements in particular by focusing on comparing your past experiences and achievements those in the top requirements.

For some jobs, you can change a few bullets or sentences to focus on certain skills and accomplishments. For others, you may need to rewrite a completely new resume. The important thing to keep in mind is that each application that you submit reflects the role you are applying for specifically.

Find what jobs are available in your area from our Where can I find job listing websites? page.

Mind the Length

It's preferred to have a shorter resume over one with many pages. Most people have a resume that is 2 pages long. If you are a junior professional or fresh out of school you might choose a one-page resume. But depending on your seniority level if you have more years of experience it's ok to have up to a 3 page resume if you need it.

Don't sacrifice quality details, achievements and past relevant experiences to make a resume shorter.

Include Volunteer Work

You should include your volunteer experience if it relates to the job you are applying for in the section on work experience. It is important to talk about what you have done. It does not matter if it was unpaid work.

Use Social Media

Many employers cross-reference your resume with your online presence. You can include a link to your LinkedIn profile or if you have an online portfolio for your work or related blog you may include that as well.

Employers may also look for you on other social media tools, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram etc First impressions are important - if you don't want a potential employer to see something, don't make it publicly accessible or put it online at all.

Formatting Hints

Format is critical. Your resume should be organized, neat, clear, and consistent in formatting (e.g., font and bullets).

If you are applying for a job which requires that you have attention to detail, then you need to demonstrate this with your résumé.

Use headings to organize the information in your resume. Common resume headings are:

Highlights of Qualifications

Professional Experience

Education

Use formatting tools such as bold and bullets to make important information stand out.

Use Keywords

In today's job market a lot of recruiters use online tools to select resumes. These tools are designed to match keywords from the job ad. to your resume. It's important to use keywords in your resume chosen specifically to match what you see in the job posting and on the company's website. Recruiters sometimes do not read every word on each resume and rely on the keyword matches.

Keywords describe skills and qualifications. Enhance your resume by using as many keywords as you can. But, do not make up experiences just to use keywords.

Proof Read it

Look over your résumé before you send it. Make sure the company names, job titles and dates are accurate. Print out your resume to see how it looks when printed if you can or save it as a PDF to review the formatting.

It's good to send a resume through as a PDF so that employers will be able to open the document without difficulty

Sample Resumes

There are 2 common types of resumes:

You can find general samples of these types, below. You can use these samples as guides. Do not rely on samples or templates to create a good resume.

In some fields, employers will expect to see a resume with a specific format, which may be different than these samples.

Chronological Resume

A chronological resume is time-based. It is organized by the positions you have held, in order of time. You list your most recent position first. These resumes are best if you have a lot of experience in your field. They are also better for people who do not have periods of time when they were not working.

This is an example of a Canadian-style chronological resume:

Functional Resume

A functional resume is skills-based. It is organized by skills that you gained in your previous work. Functional resumes are best if you:

Are a recent graduate

Have major time gaps in employment

Are changing careers

This is an example of a Canadian-style functional résumé:

Many settlement or employment agencies can give you information and advice about your résumé, and how to create resumes for specific fields. To find help, go to Services Near Me and search for "employment services" in your area.

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Sample Information Technology (IT) Resume Template - a resume template set up for someone who's in the IT industry.

Sales Manger Resume Template - a resume template set up for a professional sales manager.

Accountant Resume Template - a resume template set up for a graduate looking for a position in the accounting field.

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Sample Engineer Resume Template - a resume template set up for a graduate looking for a position in the engineering field.

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