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Olga
06-08-2006, 08:50 AM
My CV is written according to the European standard and I guess is a little different that the typical format for a CV’s in Canada. I am not sure what to include and how to format it. Do I include date of birth, nationality, marital status, mother tongue, etc.? This is a mandatory in my country, some people include photos too, and I wasn’t sure if it is the right approach for Canada.

Rómulo
06-08-2006, 01:21 PM
Hi,

The CV format you mentioned is the one commonly used in my home country too, but it is definitely NOT the North American standard. To include info such as date of birth, marital status or, even worse, your photo, is against the law.:eek:
You should hire the services of a professional resume writing service as some people on this board have recommended in previous threads.

Tsveta
06-08-2006, 01:25 PM
No personal data of the above is required. Some experts may even tell you that it is not appropriate to include personal details in your Resume. If you are applying for a model or a photo session, you may include a photograph but otherwise is advisable not to.

Here are some Resume Samples: http://jobagencies.ca/
There is a Resume Sample section with a drop down menu that can give you an idea what some resumes look like. Also, check the Resume tips section : http://jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=4&sp=2
on what you should and shouldn’t include.

Olga
06-09-2006, 12:49 PM
Thank you for the advice! I was going in a completely wrong direction!
I'll rewrite my resume and I'll publish it here. Thank you!

jason
06-14-2006, 08:33 AM
No personal data of the above is required. Some experts may even tell you that it is not appropriate to include personal details in your Resume. If you are applying for a model or a photo session, you may include a photograph but otherwise is advisable not to.

Here are some Resume Samples: http://jobagencies.ca/
There is a Resume Sample section with a drop down menu that can give you an idea what some resumes look like. Also, check the Resume tips section : http://jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=4&sp=2
on what you should and shouldn’t include.


Thanks for the info. I have to format my resume to North American standart too. Because I am an architect, do I have to send my portfolio by mail?

Tsveta
06-15-2006, 02:44 PM
Cover letter and Resume are enough. Maybe if you have a portfolio online, you can include the link in your resume. When you go to the interview then bring the hard copies with you.

Tim
06-15-2006, 08:37 PM
Hi,

The CV format you mentioned is the one commonly used in my home country too, but it is definitely NOT the North American standard. To include info such as date of birth, marital status or, even worse, your photo, is against the law.:eek:
You should hire the services of a professional resume writing service as some people on this board have recommended in previous threads.

DOB is against the law? I don"t think so? Hmmm

Anyway, as said you dont need personal details although I do put down my birthdate without a problem, I feel they have a right to know whether you are 18 or 48. vipnlcasino.nl (http://vipnlcasino.nl/)

Luke333
06-19-2006, 03:58 PM
It's not about what they are entitled to know, but what would advance your candidacy. In that regard, unless it helps you, don't state the information.

Most, if not all, professional resume writers omit information such as age... This is indicative that it is overall a bad idea.

sleek
06-20-2006, 07:36 PM
And since jobs are supposed to be discrimination free, age shouldn"t matter - we all know it does though.
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goras
07-24-2006, 04:22 PM
if you are applying according to European standrads than use Europass CV format. Check out getresume.com (http://www.getresume.com)

jason
08-18-2006, 12:03 PM
Anyway, as said you dont need personal details although I do put down my birthdate without a problem, I feel they have a right to know whether you are 18 or 48.

The more experience you have the older you are. I don't see a reason to include my date of birth.

metoo
08-21-2006, 01:08 PM
I do not put my date of birth in my resume. I don't see how this is relevant to the employment process. Soon or a later the employer will meet you for an interview and he/she can decide how old you are for themselves ;)

comehome
08-22-2006, 09:04 AM
I don't think it looks professional to put your date of birth in your resume. The recruiters can generally guess your age (intentionally or unintentionally) by simply looking at your job experience (what year you graduated from high school, etc.).