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Your CV is your first impression of a potential employer, and it’s essential to make it count. A well-written CV can help you land an interview and ultimately secure a job. Here are some tips on how to write a great CV:

Do’s:

• Tailor your CV to each job application. Customize your CV to highlight the skills and experience most relevant to the job you’re applying for.
• Use action verbs. Start each bullet point with an action verb to demonstrate your accomplishments.
• Quantify your achievements. Whenever possible, use numbers and percentages to quantify your achievements.
• Proofread your CV carefully. Before you submit your CV, have a friend or mentor proofread it for errors.
• Keep your CV up-to-date. Regularly update your CV with your latest skills and experience.

Don’ts:

• Don’t include irrelevant information. Only include information that is relevant to the job you’re applying for.
• Don’t use personal pronouns. Avoid using personal pronouns such as “I” and “me.”
• Don’t use jargon. Avoid using technical jargon that all readers may not understand.
• Don’t lie. Never lie on your CV. If you are caught, it could cost you the job.

Additional tips:

• Keep your CV to two pages unless you have a lot of experience.

• Save your resume as a PDF. PDF files are the most portable and universally accepted CV format.

• Consider a bilingual CV. Canada is a bilingual country, and having a CV in English and French can significantly increase your job prospects, particularly in regions where both languages are prevalent.

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Writing tools: Enhance your writing with grammar and spell checkers, style suggestions, and formatting tools. Create clear, concise, and impactful documents and save time with automation and collaboration features. Here are a few writing software tools: LanguageTool, BonPatron, Reverso, Grammarly, and ProWritingAid.

Translation tools: Translate text, web pages, and conversations quickly and easily.  While translation software saves time and opens up new cultures, it continually reviews and edits essential documents for accuracy. Here are a few writing software tools: Google Translate, DeepL , Reverso, etc.

*Disclaimer for Grammar, Spell-Check, and Translation Tools

The grammar, spell-check, and translation tools mentioned on this website are provided for informational purposes only. You are responsible for verifying and validating all correction suggestions before finalizing your CV. We strongly recommend that you carefully proofread your CV and have it reviewed by a third party before submitting it. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions that may remain in your document.

Furthermore, we assume no responsibility for any data loss, damage to your computer or phone, or expenses incurred due to using or being unable to use any of these tools. It is your responsibility to check and validate the tools before using them.

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If you’re about to write your CV, focus on tailoring it to the job by highlighting the skills and achievements that match the role. Use clear, concise language and include specific numbers to show your impact (e.g., “Improved customer satisfaction by 20%”). Start with a strong summary that grabs attention, and make sure your format is clean, professional, and easy to read. Finally, double-check for any errors—attention to detail matters!

To print your CV, please follow these steps:

1. Download your CV: After creating it, click the download button to save it as a PDF file to your computer.
2. Open the PDF: Locate the downloaded PDF file and open it using a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader).
3. Adjust print settings:
• Paper size: In your printer settings, select “Letter” (8 1/2″ x 11″ or 215.9mm x 279.4mm) as the paper size.
• Margins: Set appropriate margins to ensure all content fits within the printable area.
• Orientation: Choose “Portrait” orientation for the best layout.

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