How To Build Your First Resume in Canada and Get a Job

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How to write a resume that gets noticed? What should your CV have to get your a job? Making a resume is an art, and in this video we talk about the fundamental components that create a successful resume - your contact information, a brief summary, your experience and why showing your accomplishments is better than writing about your skills alone, and ultimately we share how other experience can help you land a job.
00:00 Intro
01:19 What's a CV
02:00 Your Brief Summary
04:09 What to put in Experience
05:35 Your Achievements
08:09 Volunteering & Projects Experience
09:53 Freelancing
10:25 Education
12:15 Resume Formatting
13:17 Tailor Your CV
13:44 Be Smart About Hobbies
14:35 Take Your Time
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@MakeThatChange Год назад

Get 2 free resume templates here : www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck

@juliamatus7393 Год назад

Honestly, this is the most relevant video about the topic I've found on the internet so far. Thank you

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@tony16034 2 года назад

Perfect presentation on what we should write in our CV and how. Thank you!!!

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Happy to help, thank you for watching!

@rameshKumar-dp1dr 2 года назад

That’s actually I am searching for, thank you for clarity once again✌️

@Agentana 2 года назад

glad it helped you! let us know what else we can help with!

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Just realized I used the wrong account to respond 🙈

@marlinzapata7264 2 месяца назад

Despite the video was uploaded 2 years ago, I found it yesterday. Thankyou it clarified me a lot of question that I had.

@amorning0 2 года назад

thanks!! a very insightful and precise video!

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Glad you liked it 😌

@AnonymousOnimous 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! I'm a recent graduate with a master's in Disaster Resilience, but all my work experience is in education. This video reminded me to highlight my volunteering with the Red Cross and talk about the skills I acquired from my college clubs.

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and wishing you best of luck!😊

@ghafurkhan8196 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the important information you provided regarding the CV, thank you very much.❤

@MakeThatChange 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@joycekarigia3710 2 года назад

Very informative video with practical guidance. Thanks for this.

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

You are very welcome.

@salahuddinahmedshohag6365 Год назад

I truly appreciate your effort!

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Thank you for watching

@mett978 2 года назад

Excellent tips - thank you! :)

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

You are very welcome!

@joecepeda5898 2 года назад

I'm a graphic/multimedia designer but i learned to format it in Canadian really really helps. Great tips btw. I'm now trying to apply on bc pnp tech

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Thank you Joe! Let me know how it goes, and wishing you all the best!

@smilesikand 3 года назад

Insightful video. All suggestions were on point.

@MakeThatChange 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@karollynepaim4120 8 месяцев назад

this video is so valuable!! thank u so much!!

@MakeThatChange 8 месяцев назад

You're so welcome!

@moto2419 2 года назад

Thankyou for your valuable information love to know about how to write a cover letter

@noseasapo9290 3 месяца назад

Great orientation, I have experienced many rejections because all of my professional experience is as a Business owner and Freelance Consultant, here I have seen how to present it better

@nojiedirkksatrucker4259 Год назад

Thank you so much, it helps a lot. Planning to work in Canada as a truck driver. More power to you

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Best of luck!

@nojiedirkksatrucker4259 Год назад

@@MakeThatChange Thank you, Sending love from Saudi Arabia♥️

@kishorerathore8144 2 года назад

Seeing this everyone would like to "MAKE A CHANGE".

@tracyannereyes3633 Год назад

Thanks, very informative.

@MakeThatChange Год назад

You're welcome!

@emiliannysperez9530 2 месяца назад

Amazing video! Very thorough and helpful!

@MakeThatChange 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@nurulayuningtyas6578 3 года назад

Thanks a lot this video made my resume easy to read.

@MakeThatChange 3 года назад

Glad it helped, Nurul! Let us know what else you'd be interested in learning about!

@nurulayuningtyas6578 3 года назад

@@MakeThatChange Um, actually i am just starting to find job from outside Canada. May be about Canadian Job interview could help us to know canadian style if possible.

@MakeThatChange 3 года назад

well noted Nurul, we'll try to cover it soon!

@HaoZhou-bw9jq Год назад

Such a great video. I like it.

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Thank you so much!

@ALLIANCECHEMICAL-oq6ew 6 месяцев назад

Thanks

@KM-ey5vs Год назад

thank you

@MakeThatChange Год назад

You're welcome

@kishorerathore8144 2 года назад

Really a nice video.

@ShirliRabin10 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, very useful information! Would love to watch one on how to write a cover letter 🤓

@MakeThatChange 7 месяцев назад

Coming soon!

@KM-ey5vs Год назад

Simple and smart

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Glad you think that!

@adekunleadedolapo1389 Год назад

This is very : good, detailed, and explicit. I say weldone for the video. I will be very grateful if you can help to send one or two templates that can serve as a vivid yardstick.

@gurlahsvlog3999 Год назад

Thank you maam for the tip...I'm planning to make resume because i want to work in canada...

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Best of luck!

@dndnny Год назад

Excelente

@MakeThatChange Год назад

🙌🙏

@aremoadesholaolamide7414 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch for this scintillating informations. Kindly help me with Canada Resume format and a cover letter. Thanks

@kishorerathore8144 2 года назад

So nice

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Thanks!

@judeoriarebun3676 Год назад

Thanks for the info on resume. Can you please give us a head up on how to write cover letter, or a template will be appreciated.

@Shuturmynskyi Год назад

Great video! I've edited my resume after sending it 220 times and having only 1 interview, will see how it goes with your advices 😅

@MakeThatChange Год назад

All the best with that! Keep in mind - you’re resume should also always be tailored to the specific job posting - and using similar vocabulary! Let us know how it goes, alternatively - happy to do a deeper dive with you - www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck-coaching

@tomheinrichs7058 3 года назад

You guys are great. This video is relevant and concise , whether your a new immigrant or a resident just entering the work force. Recently in Canada there has been a movement to require mandatory volunteer work from high school students before they get there diploma. In the past however , I believe that preference is given to people who volunteer. In fact I believe it to also be a sort of silent networking. That is. If you volunteer with Lions Club , Legion , Saint John’s Ambulance. If the person hiring , volunteers with those organizations or has worked with them in the past. Your chances of being hired increase.

@MakeThatChange 3 года назад

Oh that’s so interesting! Thanks for sharing Tom, and also thanks for your support, I indeed think that it’s not a bad thing to encourage people to volunteer - it’s fulfilling to give back!

@AQUILES7718 2 года назад

Nowadays the trust of this information is worth it......congratulations for the work also kelp making the change.

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Thank you Alexander!

Год назад

Dear Anastasia, please, If you could help me, the updated experience part in my resume is this: Think E Chorrillos 2022-Ongoing English&Dance Coach • Teaching English language to kids. • Teaching and coaching kids in ballet and contemporary dance. Which is better to put? "Ongoing" or "present"? I also have seen in some samples "Teaching" and in others "Taught"; but it is the present time, so I'm not sure. Thanks for your support :)

@safraneloq8524 2 года назад

Hi! May I ask you a couple of questions? 1. How to get volunteer experience from abroad? Do I need LMIA even if I'm not supposed to be paid for the volunteering job? I can perform data analysis remotely. 2. Some recruiters advise to play safe and send resume in .doc format, whereas others encourage to convert resume into .pdf. What would you advice and why?

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Hey Safran - thanks for your question! 1. You do not need LMIA for volunteer work. Find some organizations ( non-for profit) or companies that employ volunteers AND that you would like to work with, and reach out to them. 2. most software supports pdf format - it's become very common. Alternatively, pay attention at the application specifications - sometimes they will be explicit about the resume format. If they aren't - pdf all the way!

@chathurangakasup-gs8bz Год назад

can you give me example of general resume for the construction labor ..?

@MakhdoomSadiqKhan Год назад

❤

@MakeThatChange Год назад

🙌

@relax-and-motivation Год назад

thank you very much for the video it was very informative for me do I have to send the cover letter in PDF format like the CV?

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Yes

@pdodamgoda3443 2 года назад

💯💯💯💯

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

@karollynepaim4120 8 месяцев назад

make a video for cover lettersss

@kanikamaheshwari9732 Год назад

Your last tip of proof-reading ❤loved it. I had a small question. So, for someone who is about to get the PR and is currently outside Canada. When we make our CVs, it's difficult to put a Canadian number or adress. So, do u think mentioning PR holder would work in landing a job (considering skills match).

@MakeThatChange Год назад

I would recommend to not put a number or address. just the city in which you are looking for a job + email. If you really want to, you can at least put “permanent resident” somewhere in the cv.

@mariaprokhorova6164 Год назад

Hi Anastasia, thank you so much for this amazingly useful video. Could you please provide me with a template? I am wondering, is there an option that you can help with creating a resume? Thanks again. Maria

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Hi Maria, we do provide resume coaching, you can find the information using this link www.mkthatchange.com/consultation-resume-career-coaching-make-that-change you can also find the template here: docs.google.com/document/d/1mON3nm54KiEysrBMPua3OvLjaXoFSQmBYp3r9RHghz4/edit?usp=sharing

@edwardboateng8077 2 года назад

Hello, Please am a new subscriber and I love this information.I am a laundry and housekeeping attendant and I find it very difficult in building my Resume.Need your guidance.Thank you.

@adelinetem3643 2 года назад

Hello and many thanks for this great video. I'd like to Know if mentioning references isn't an important element when making a CV ?

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

No it’s not! It is expected that you have references, and they will only be contacted when an offer is made

@adelinetem3643 2 года назад

@@MakeThatChange thanks a million for answering me. I got it.

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

you are very welcome

@robertkyamanywa6339 Год назад

Hello, thanks for sharing. Am question is- where do you insert the section for skills on a resume?

@MakeThatChange Год назад

It depends on how important the skills are for your profession. It could be above experience or could be after. What’s your profession?

@Helena-bg6jd 3 года назад

This video is great! I'm trying to adjust my resume format for applying jobs in Canada. If you could share a template, that would be really really helpful!! Thanks so much!

@MakeThatChange 3 года назад

Hi Helena, thank you for your request - apologies for delayed response! We will upload a template by the end of the day today and I will leave a comment when it's ready!

@Helena-bg6jd 3 года назад

@@MakeThatChange thanks so much!!!

@MakeThatChange 3 года назад

Hey Helena, even though with a little delay, here is the template for you docs.google.com/document/d/1mON3nm54KiEysrBMPua3OvLjaXoFSQmBYp3r9RHghz4/edit?usp=sharing Let me know if you have any questions!

@kobinaegyir2972 11 месяцев назад

Can I get a template of how to write a cover letter?

@healthyfitnessshorts3149 Год назад

Could you please advise If a candidate has 2 years of career gap where he has not done any job then what we have to mention about those career gap years ? Does it give negative point in front of recruiters

@nourhanadel622 Год назад

That's incredibly useful thank you. Idk if you can help me having a final look into my CV before applying for immigration, please if you can let me know to send it to you.

@MakeThatChange Год назад

You can book a consultation with us here: www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck-coaching

@kdclothing6582 2 года назад

Hi please make a video on cover letters and how do we get the templates

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Thank you for suggestion, we will definitely work on it😊

@Lilgobor 2 года назад

Great video, thanks a lot! I'm a woodworker and I'd like to include a small portfolio of some of my work. Do you think It would be ok? How would I do it?

@Agentana 2 года назад

Hi Felipe, I think this is a great idea - it will allow your profile/application to stand out. Make sure to explain each picture a little too - to give some context and insight into your work process

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Just realized I responded from personal account! Hope it helped :)

@michaelinyang1928 Год назад

As an unskilled worker, is it must to have a LinkedIn profile?

@adnanmansur2198 Год назад

What if I have no previous work experience and willing to study masters in Canada.

@muhammadyounus6301 Год назад

Thank you for such a nice information, Question about Header Section- putting an address Does the employer prefer those candidates who are applying from Canada?

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Yes employers always prefer candidates who are already in Canada and have Canadian work authorization

@muhammadyounus6301 Год назад

@@MakeThatChange so should I not mention my postal address if I am outsider؟ Is there any bad impression of that

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Yes, or mention the city you plan on moving to

@user-mv2kn1et8f Год назад

nice one anna. I liked the resume please can i have a copy.

@MakeThatChange Год назад

www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck

@idowutajudin 2 года назад

Thanks a lot madam,can I have the format of the resume/cv

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Please check the pinned comments and description below!

@bolajiadeniji6271 2 года назад

I need a copy of the resume

@Queen.1112 Год назад

Thanks for this great video, please can you send me a copy of the template?

@MakeThatChange Год назад

The link to the template is in the description of the video!

@zachstakuegbe8620 10 месяцев назад

I want my resume to be done by you,how much would cost me? Please advise

@doomsday8116 2 года назад

Thanks for this and extremely helpful. Is 3 pages good enough or do we really need to try and stick with 2-page cv?

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

It depends on your field and your experience. What’s your profession?

@doomsday8116 2 года назад

@@MakeThatChange Im currently working as a Business Analyst but overall job experience including different roles is 15 years. I do understand that we have to minimize or not even mention the non-relevant ones but what do I write in terms of my current responsibilities that may highlight the specific role that i am applying for, should I minimize it too? How about the achievements I got while performing the role, I put them in bullet points, should I minimize the number of bullets? The challenge of over-fitting my cv just to minimize the pages is just a bit too much. What do you think? I would try to minimize the words and summarize stuff a bit based on your recommendations.

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

I would suggest to stay away from just reciting your responsibilities. Do write a couple of sentences about your overall general role, and try to capture your other responsibilities as part of your achievements. In the end of the day everyone is expected to do what their roles require them, what makes you stand out is which achievement you collect along the way. Your less relevant experience can still be summarized, I would suggest to aggregate your previous experience into one role and do a summary of them all in one section if you do decide to stick to 3 pages, try to keep the most relevant experience you're proud of on page 1!

@doomsday8116 2 года назад

Thank you let me try to fix this again.

@michaelinyang1928 Год назад

Are you saying we shouldn't add our job responsibility in our resume?

@alexk5647 Год назад

Сделал резюме в точности как вы показали, потом отпишусь была ли обратная связь от HR)

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Спасибо за обратную связь! Удачи🍀

@Francis-Kanja 2 года назад

Could you please share a template of this CV? This is amazing work!

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Here you go Francis docs.google.com/document/d/1mON3nm54KiEysrBMPua3OvLjaXoFSQmBYp3r9RHghz4/edit

@Francis-Kanja 2 года назад

@@MakeThatChange OMG ... many thanks!!

@jrtween4120 Год назад

Hello Anastasia and Anna, love your content! Your videos about Canada are one of the most useful on YT! I have a small question, I'm a recent graduate and only have experience of internships but i don't really have any achivements during my internships. Is it a good idea to write "Working as a team with other interns increased efficiency by helping the office process and file many more court cases..." as an achievement?(I was doing my internships in various courts). Also if i was offered a real job during my internship is it a good idea to write that into achivements? Thank you very much for your videos!

@MakeThatChange Год назад

It is definitely a good idea to write about being offered a job while your internship - it shows you did your job well, and your skills were valued! I would change your thinking about achievements - is there something you're really proud of, personally during your internship?

@jrtween4120 Год назад

@@MakeThatChange Thank you for your reply! I didn’t do something I’m really proud of during my internships but I’ve counted the amount of work that I did better than the others and wrote that into CV. For those who have similar situation, I wrote in my CV 1st “Helped the litigation office to process and archive 80% more court cases within a month” and 2nd “ Ensured metriculous attention to detail while stitching and formatting court cases,minimising errors and maintaining 90% of accuracy rate”.

@MakeThatChange Год назад

This sounds good! How about something you’ve learned that you didn’t know before?

@jrtween4120 Год назад

@@MakeThatChange That’s a good idea, thank you very much you are the best!!!

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Good luck!

@rosskrutkin7679 11 месяцев назад

thanks for useful information I have a question If I am coming from financial area, investment manager for more than 10 years, how would you suggest to me to build my resume? thank you very much

@MakeThatChange 11 месяцев назад

Hard to say without knowing more information about you. It would largely depend on specifics of you experience AND the role you decide to apply for in Canada..

@gisellesuarez6893 Год назад

Dear Anastasia, thanks a lot for your help. I have a question...My full name is Myrna Gisella Suárez Córdova. My principal name is Gisella. So in the header, I'd put only "Gisella Suárez"? I see in <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="129">2:09</a> just "James Smith"...Thanks in advance :)

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Yes you put whatever the name you want for people to call you, it’s easier that way:

@gisellesuarez6893 Год назад

@@MakeThatChange thanks dear Anastasia, blessigs from Peru, subscribed😍

@quansahapostlechristian6387 Год назад

Please can you send a template of resume in Canadian standard

@MakeThatChange Год назад

You can access it in the pinned comment!

@rgurung Год назад

Hello, may i know which font is this the CV you’re showing here?

@MakeThatChange Год назад

Calibri

@rgurung Год назад

@@MakeThatChange much thnks😊

@kenzomafia4363 2 года назад

Please answer is CV different from resume ???

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/career-resources/resume-tips/whats-the-difference-between-a-resume-and-a-cv-and-which-one-do-you-need/

@amanzecharles4535 Год назад

Please ,if you are not a graduate ,how can you write it

@MakeThatChange Год назад

What do you mean?

@dianforeshaw9536 Месяц назад

Please help

@thetruthlasts1170 2 года назад

don't we need to send a covering letter with the resume?

@MakeThatChange 2 года назад

Oftentimes when you apply on a company's website they would ask you to attach a cover letter too. If you apply by sending your resume via email, you email's body can be your cover letter.