Canadian Resume Format
Lesson 3 of 9 in Canadian Resume & Cover Letter · 25 minutes
Learn the standard format for a Canadian resume. Understand what to include, what to leave out, and how to organize your sections for maximum impact.
What you'll learn
- Understand the standard Canadian resume format
- Know what information to include and what to leave out
- Organize resume sections in the correct order
From the lesson
The Canadian Resume Format
A Canadian resume is different from resumes in many other countries. Here are the key rules:
What to Include: 1. Contact Information — Your full name, phone number, email address, and city (e.g., Toronto, ON). You can also add your LinkedIn profile URL. 2. Professional Summary — Two to three sentences about your experience, key skills, and what you offer. This replaces the old-style 'Objective' statement. 3. Work Experience — List each job with the company name, your job title, dates (month/year), and 3-5 bullet points describing your achievements. Start each bullet with an action verb. 4. Education — Your degree or diploma, school name, and graduation year. List…