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CV Tips for Canada
Do not include a photo for most Canadian applications.
Canadian employment law discourages photos on CVs to reduce unconscious bias in hiring; including one may raise questions for HR professionals and can disadvantage your application before the content is reviewed.
Omit age, marital status, and nationality.
Employers in Canada are not legally permitted to use these factors in hiring decisions, so including them serves no purpose and may cause recruiters concern about your awareness of Canadian workplace norms.
Prepare a French version for Quebec or bilingual federal roles.
Federal government positions and Quebec-based employers often expect or require French-language documentation; having a polished French CV ready before applying to these roles shows preparedness and may be a formal requirement.
Use measurable achievements and role-specific keywords.
Canadian recruiters and ATS systems favour quantified accomplishments over duty lists; replacing "managed a team" with "led a team of eight that delivered a project 15% under budget" makes your CV far more competitive.