How to Communicate Your Value in a Canadian-Style CV

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Essentials of Crafting a Canadian-Style Resume: 8 Key Dos and Don'ts

🌟 Master the Art of Resume Building with These Tips!

Your resume is your first impression on potential employers. Crafting it the Canadian way increases your chances of success in the competitive job market.

🚀 The Dos

1. Clarity and simplicity are key
Present information in a digestible manner so that hiring managers do not skim over relevant facts. Utilize easy and clear-to-understand language that is free of exaggeration and irrelevant jargon.

2. Provide your contact information
Include your full name, phone number, email address, and a link to relevant social media (especially your professional LinkedIn profile). This facilitates smooth communication.

⚠️ The Don’ts

1. Identify irrelevancy, and avoid it
Personal details such as age, marital status, or a personal photograph are irrelevant in employment decisions. Stick to information that is pertinent to your professional profile.

2. No fancy fonts needed
Standard, professional fonts like Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri should be your go-to, in font size no smaller than 11.

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Q: What is your biggest tip for writing an effective Canadian-style resume?

A: Keep it simple—avoid elaborate fonts and formats. Focus on writing results-driven bullet points for each role and tailor your CV by incorporating keywords from the job posting."

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The Most Prominent Feature of your Canadian-Style CV

Your work experience is the most prominent feature of your Canadian-style CV, and crafting impactful bullet points is key.

Aim for 5-7 bullets per role, using strong verbs to highlight measurable results.

• Strong Verbs:
  Convey initiative and accomplishment.
  Example: “Led," "Implemented," "Executed," "Developed."

• Weak Verbs:
  Fail to convey actual tasks or achievements.
  Example: "Did," "Made," "Handled," Was responsible for." 

• Weak: Managed patient pain (weak verb), resulting in some improvement (vague).

• Strong: Implemented a pain management strategy (strong verb), reducing reported pain levels among patients (measurable result).

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