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In contrast, a résumé summarizes your most relevant skills and experience and is prepared for employers outside the academic and research environment. For guidance on applying to academic positions, please refer to the CV section.
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Benefits to crafting your résumé |
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There are three main résumé formats to choose from. Consult the Résumé formats resource to determine the résumé format that best highlights what you have to offer. Here are the major differences:
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If you're applying to a position outside of Canada or the U.S., research the specific document requirements needed for that country. You may wish to consult MyWorldAbroad.
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Formatting your résumé |
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Exercise caution in using templates that contain graphics or formatting that may not be accepted by Automatic Tracking Systems (ATS)
Use key words listed in the job ad and common to the target industry, (if the employer is utilizing an ATS, this may increase your résumé’s ranking)
If you’re concerned about including information in your résumé that might disclose an identity, e.g., your ethnicity, religion or political or sexual orientation, you could choose to use generic terms (e.g., Team Leader, Local Youth Group) if you don’t wish to disclose that information. For support in making this decision, one option is to connect with a career advisor.
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Once you’re ready to share your résumé, we encourage you to book a résumé appointment with a career advisor who can support you in starting to build and tailor your résumé.See resources below for each section of a
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