[IMPORTANT] In Canada & the US, It’s important that you never use a photo on your resume. Never include your age, marital status, or Passport information.
Step 1
Download From 10+ Canadian/US-Style Resume Templates & Edit
Simply select File > Make a copy > OK. You can then make any changes you want to this copy.
Click on the job type you are interested in to view the sample resume in Step 2.
Job Type
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Step 2
Learn how to hack the hiring process
Resume Breakdown





Important Information
Use easy-to-read fonts, preferably just Arial.
Keep your resume to 1 page only, unless you have 20 PHDs.
Include the skills you’ve learned in college/university, list the software you learned, but only include them if they are relevant to the job.
Spellcheck often. No spelling errors.
Save the resume as your full name, for example, JenniferWatsonResume.PDF
Star Format Resume
4 Components of STAR in Resumes
1. Situation: your job, challenge, role, or other context
Begin by defining the role you filled at a previous employer’s company. Include the position and your core responsibilities.
2. Task: demonstrating your competencies through defined problem-solving
Select a required competency from the job posting and describe an instance in your previous job where you needed to demonstrate that expertise.
3. Action: showcasing your ability to make things happen
Provide details about the actions you took to deal with that issue, including whether your efforts involved acting alone or in concert with other members of the team.
4. Result: achieving your goals and adding value
Document the actual results that you achieved. Here, you will want to focus on quantifiable results, using real numbers to highlight the value that you provided to the company.
What Do Canadian & US Employers Want?
Canadian-Style & US-Style Resume Standards
- Companies and Employers set an ATS which stands for Applicant Tracking System. It’s a database system that they use to filter through job applicants.
- 99% of Fortune 500 Companies use Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- One of the strongest strategies to stand out from the competition is to make sure your resume is very similar to the job description, with matching skills, qualifications, and experience levels.
- With each application, edit your resume so you get picked up by the ATS system and get the job. Above is an example of a sample resume where information is clear, to-the-point, and ATS friendly.
Step 3
Applying
Start applying by going to job posting platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Monster
Company Career pages (located at the bottom of company websites)
Ask other International Students to “introduce you” to their employer & professors to “review your resume”
The last resource is to visit your college or university Job Portal.”
We wish you all good luck in your future endeavors. We hope this information will help you find your dream job.
- MangoVisa Team
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