Hi guys, can anyone offer any advice on any changes you should maybe need to make to your CV to make it suitable for Canadian employers?

Also, can anyone offer any advice on some good job sites to look at for Canada?? The main ones I have been looking at are Monster and Workopolis, also had a squint at Randstad Technologies as I work in IT but I haven't put my CV in for anything as of yet.

Any pointers greatly appreciated. Thanks

Read this thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...php?p=10651517

Format your resume so that it's about what a potential employer wants, rather than what you want. Use LinkedIn to back up your resume. Other sites worth looking at besides those you mention are indeed.ca and eluta.ca

If you're posting your resume to job sites, make a minor edit and re-upload it every week or so, to keep it near the top of the pile. Don't expect any employer to reply to - or even acknowledge - your applications.

Hi Nelson,

I was told that in Canada that they call it resume, rather than CV, so my file title includes the word "Resume"

I didn't really follow a template per se, but you can look at CV I mean resume writing guides. Some say chronological works best, others functional, or even a combination. The resume has to catch the eye quickly i.e. in the first page, so think about how best to sell your skillset.

And also sell yourself relatively succintly. (I was told about 1-3 pages)

This will all depend of course upon your individual job profile, skills, experience etc.

In addition to sites mentioned by Oakvillian and yourself, I do not know of other job sites (although note that LinkedIn has a job search function too). You can also go to company websites directly to apply.

Best of luck with your job search,
floatsy

Worth repeating.

I always advise chronological, it's easier to read. Get someone to proof read it for you as well, to catch any grammar errors and do a LOT of networking.

You also don't need to go any further back than say 10 years, and if you have qualifications that don't translate (such as NVQ's) I'd leave them off too.

Thanks for the suggestions chaps. I guess I shall do what I can and see where things go. All I can do is try