Your present resume may be good enough for Indian or
Asian job market. But, if you are eyeing a job in the Canadian banking sector,
your usual resume won’t be suitable. To make sure your CV is considered, your resume
needs to be in Canadian format which is different from the other formats
accepted in other countries. A Canadian employer will be comfortable to view a
CV that presents your experience and skills in a manner that is accepted in
Canadian job market.
Here are 10 tips to write a comprehensive CV to
attract the attention of Canadian employers:
1.
In general, your CV should not be
more than two pages. Also, include a cover letter along with CV.
2.
Be crisp and concise to ensure your CV is read. Remember, there will be many more CVs
apart from yours.
3.
Make use of short paragraphs and
avoid long sentences. Do not use first person. Change all terms to the North
American equivalent. For example, use
terms like GPA and High School, etc.
4.
It’s important that the information
in your CV does not appear haphazard. To avoid this organize with the help of
headings. You can use headings for highlighting your qualification, education
and professional experience.
5.
Write your CV in the reverse
chronological order. Begin with your
latest job profile then continue backwards. This allows you to organize the
various positions you have occupiedand experiences gained in order of time.
6.
It is important that you include
only job specific skills and knowledge.
7.
Recruiters like to know about your
success with past clients. If you had received any awards and recognition from
clients in your past employments, make sure to mention them.
8.
Did you create a new product or
service, or helped in increasing sales and decreasing costs in your previous
employments. Don’t forget to mention all such achievements.
9.
The cover letter introduces you to
the recruiter. It should summarize your skills and achievements in a manner
that presents you as an ideal candidate for the post.
10. Your
honesty and accuracy matters. Mention only those achievements and skills you
actually have. Be accurate about the company names, start and end dates, job
titles, locations.
Once you have prepared your CV check it thoroughly for
any mistakes. Don’t sign your CV and do not mention ‘resume’ or ‘CV’ at the top
of the page. With these tips included, your resume will excellently present
your suitability and help you get a job faster in Canada.
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