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Resume - the Canadian way
- RCW001 Introduction and Disclaimer
- RCW002 Preparing a Cover Letter and Resume for Canadian market
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RCW003 Sample Resume and way to write it
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RCW004 Drafting the Cover Letter & Resume for a Job in Canada
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RCW005 Secret recipe of a Resume for Canada
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RCW006 Power Verbs for a North American Resume
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RCW007 Power verb resource page
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RCW008 Vocabulary and grammar for your Resume and Cover Letter
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RCW009 Tips on selecting the right picture
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RCW010 Analyzing Your Cover Letter & Resume as a Canadian Employer
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RCW011 Video Resumes
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RCW012 Business Visiting card
RCW002 Preparing a Cover Letter and Resume for Canadian market
Hi, I am your host Emma, for this program. Together, we will Canadianise your resume.
I have compiled a step-by-step guide to build your cover letter and resume, and also to make it stand out.
Looking for a job in Canada? You will need to create a Leadership/Entrepreneurial resume. But the suggestions on what to include and what NOT to include are different for Canada. To get you started, I will give you all of my key tips. I will also talk about the reasons why we write cover letters and resumes and give you some important points on formatting. I have included a resume builder template, a list of Canadian industry words, and a visiting card maker.
Watch my video and take the quiz to learn about developing your resume. Then head on to the remaining lessons to make that ideal resume.
1. In English-speaking countries like England, Canada, and the USA, what should you include on a resume?
2. A resume is a letter you write and send to places where you want to work. It includes details on why you are qualified for the job you're applying for.
A cover letter is a letter that includes details on why you are qualified for a job you're applying for.
3. For most jobs, you do not need to send a resume. You only need a cover letter.
Most workplaces require both a resume and a cover letter.
4. You can write a resume by hand.
5. How long should a resume be?
6. Your resume should have five paragraphs. You should use mainly full sentences on resumes and avoid bullet points.
On resumes, we use bullet points and do not write in paragraphs.
7. You are writing a resume and have no job experience. You should:
8. What should you not include on your resume?
9. You should rewrite or change your cover letter for each company you apply to.
10. You want to show how you are good at problem solving in your cover letter. You should: