Prepare For Canada Blog

Writing a Canadian style resume can be a challenge for a lot of newcomers, it certainly was for me. I found that I needed to make a lot of big changes to how I approached my job search when I landed in Canada. 

There will be lots of people out there telling you what you need to put into your resume, lots of tips and tricks and 7 steps to writing the perfect resume, but few will focus on what NOT to include. Hiring managers in Canada see hundreds if not thousands of resumes each year, not only does yours need to stand out above the rest, it also needs to steer clear of these common missteps.  

When I first came to Canada I found that there was a lot that I was unprepared for, or simply had not heard of.  Even with all of my research and planning, there were still some surprises that I found along the way. Here are some things that I think that all newcomers should know before you leave your home county for Canada.

Getting a job in Canada that you like can be a real challenge, once you have gotten a job that you love, the hard work is only just beginning.  You will have to work extra hard to make sure that you show that you deserve your job in Canada.  Why is this important?  You will probably be in a probation period and your managers will be keeping a close eye on you to make sure that you are a good fit for the company and that you manage all of the things you need to do on a daily basis.