Free resume builder for Canada
Hiring conventions change from country to country. Choose Canada and the builder sets the paper size, date style and personal details that employers there expect.
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What employers in Canada expect
- What it is called
- resume
- Paper size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
- Photo
- Leave it out
- Date of birth and nationality
- Leave them out
- Date format
- Mar 2024
- Phone number
- +1 416 555 0199
Good to know
Canadian resumes follow the US style: one or two pages, no photo, no date of birth. For jobs in Quebec, prepare a French version too.
Leave the photo out. Employers here prefer resumes without one, to avoid bias.
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Common questions
Should I put a photo on my resume in Canada?
No. Employers in Canada prefer a resume without a photo, to avoid bias in hiring.
What paper size should I use in Canada?
US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). The builder sets this for you when you choose Canada.
Should I include my date of birth?
No. In Canada, employers should not consider your age, so leave it out.