Prepare a résumé and cover letter

In Canada, a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) is an important tool in the job search process. Along with a cover letter, it tells an employer who you are, what you have done, what your qualifications are, and why you want the job.

The style used for résumés in Canada might be different from what you are used to. For example, you should not include personal information such as age, marital status, gender, religion, social insurance number (SIN), political affiliation or immigration status. You can prepare a great résumé while you are still in your home country. To learn more about writing a résumé and preparing a cover letter visit the following websites: