That's why I hate the market these days. It has almost nothing in common with your experience and actual job responsibilities. It's now about how well you can peacock in the resume and during the interviews. - A great resume? In reality, they simply paid somebody who specialized in resume writing. Most of the time people just don't know the actual meaning behind the buzzwords they used. - Motivated look on the interview and a clear speech? In reality, they simply memorized and scripted the entire speech, then rehearsed it during the previous few dozen interviews. - Improved something on 95%? HRs care so much about percentages and achievements in the text yet they have no way to verify it. - Got references from their colleagues? The value of that is zero due to the overwhelming amount of hypocrisy out there. Have you seen Steve Jobs's resume? I bet he would not find a position in 2023.
I doubt Steve Jobs even ever had a resume. All the points you bring up - a good hiring manager or HR will see through all the fluff and buzzwords, if they don't - it will be crystal clear on the initial interview.
@@MakeThatChange I specifically mentioned his resume because it is easy to google. I agree that initial interview might help filtering out fake candidates. However, a lot of great specialists who mastered their profession but have simple resumes will miss their chance to be invited on the initial interview simply because someone invested more time to develop the ability of standing out.
Honestly, the whole West hiring culture is inefficient. I understand needing to cut down on workload in Human Resources departments, which is why they're using AI these days... she didn't mention how you can create your resume to trigger AI sweet-spots, for instance. Anyways, thinking about a company that doesn't use AI to pre-select candidates, I understand a HR manager having the need to reduce his/her workload by creating arbitrary criteria by which they abide, since it's hundreds of applications for some times 1 position... but at least be honest about it and say it's somewhat subjective and arbitrary, instead of making it look like a hard-science LOL I think it would be more fair to apply an exam before interviews. Some people are really good at interviews, even though their skills are lacking, and the exam would at least remove them from the pool.
@@karagousiskwrioptokonopopo6316 in USA its not a HR department hiring. It's a recruiting company in India using a AI tool and they only take the candidates to whom they can steal the most % of their paycheck and provide the least benefit to. They don't care if the candidate is the best for the company lmao
This video is the perfect example why most talented immigrants with a solid career are preferring to work in European companies instead of North American companies, more precisely Canadian ones. I understand that there have been a lot of resumes in there that have been really poorly formatted and constructed, but there have been a lot that just seem to be a lack of goodwill. European companies are much more focused on what you really have to offer and want to hear from you than whether your resume is formatted and constructed correctly or not. This isn't a specific criticism of you because I know that's the culture here and you're just following the pattern. But honestly, there are some situations that are just ridiculous. Again, this is not a direct criticism of you, you are simply showing how things work and giving tips on how to fix it. My criticism is how resumes are evaluated here.
Why I just now read this comment and see this video? )) Thinking to leave Canada exactly because of archaic things. Especially hiring process. A form is more important than a sense. Must be opposite.
The other common mistake that we have seen is to not tell a lie or fib on a resume. Those employers can perform a background check for the specific candidate and if those work histories don’t match, that’s a disqualification.
When I used to hire for plastic manufacturing, this was a common problem; people would generalize that making plastic sheets was all the same. In this case, the worker had to have specific safety experience as well as proven attention to detail, and these areas can not be faked on a resume. Many plastics are manufactured the same way, but in my case, this was the manufacture of foam, and these plants are scarce. I liked to have a test when the person was applying and within the test to highlight the specific areas critical to safety and manufacturing.
"We talk about qualities of Canadians: Risk aversion and conservatism. Eliminate risks and hire people like them" Sounds like openness to innovation, diversity, new cultures and new people are very far from Canadian companies .That is sad and borderline racist.
Very helpful info coming directly from hiring professionals, thanks for the heads up, this will really help me as the 1st step to make in building my future in CANADA...
One thing I really don't understand is how companies ask for so much experience for job positions with extremely simple tasks? Does anyone really need 5 years of experience to code Python??? Seriously, in 6 months someone with an IQ of 100+ is acing it (average IQ!!!). Not to mention social media management, which a Gen-Z will ace far quicker than an older employee (so experience can actually be detrimental here). For instance, I don't get TikTok, since I'm in my mid-30s. Some companies seem to actively search mediocre candidates as well, because HR departments are so afraid of people that can threaten the position of their friends (or themselves). It's a side effect of the subjective selection process. HR employees and manager don't accept criticism, they seem to think it's working just well. But look at the numbers in the economy, it's lagging behind countries that pre-select candidates with exams. Nepotism is rampant and networking is far more important than actually being the best at your job. And the GDP growth numbers shows unequivocally the inefficiency of Western companies as an aggregate index.
hey lovely hiring officer ! yours resume no #1 is good to me because I something learned here yours resume no # 8 is entry level position job where some employers wrote that experience is not necessary so if related experience is not necessary, you should accept the previous experience which is not available from the current job requirements
Thank you for your effort and expinations lots of substantial rules to pay attention to, just a kind 2 notices, you're explaining too fast second of all the background music is a bit high espcially in the beginning of the video
Big issue with ageism …I graduated from my primary professional qualification in 1987! Definitely a big give away considering that the person reviewing my resume likely wasn’t even born then… leave the date off? No can do.. most large orgs have a generic application/electronic profile that must be completed that includes dates. Suggestion?
Amazing video my Dear. Your video helped me understand what my role is, what I should do and what I am capable of. Make another video on these topics because many job seekers or those who dream of moving to Canada. Lots of love.
i have attach so many flags and logo on cv like every company logo , but truth is that i have switch too many different companies but i dont get the job when i put single experience with these same companies hired me :P , i think Resume is all about how you cheat a person who dont know about you.
just wanted to say as someone who's been in this industry for a while I am sad that you didn't move forward with the applicant you showed his/her resume at 7:15; he was the strongest among them all.
This was a strong resume indeed, however it was all over the place. They were a marketing generalist, and did not have a lot of demonstrated Social Media Work. I was looking for someone who lives and breathes Social Media.
It was just eye-opening for me, thanks for providing a great knowledge.😍 But you showed different kinds of formats and you were looking at all of them and rejecting/selecting manually. My questions are 1.Does HR departments of the companies uses any software to evaluate the relevant resumes? 2. Would it be helpful to put all of your experiences even if those are irrelevant? 3. Is there any priority for the residents of Canada coz i am applying from Asia pacific region
You are very welcome! 1.Does HR departments of the companies uses any software to evaluate the relevant resumes? - depends on the size of the company. if you are applying for a company with 500+ employees, there's likely a software used to filter. Smaller companies are usually done manual or semi-manual 2. Would it be helpful to put all of your experiences even if those are irrelevant? - ideally, it's best to optimize for the most relevant experience and transferrable skills 3. Is there any priority for the residents of Canada coz i am applying from Asia pacific region - there's always preference for those with Canadian work authorization
Thank you for this information because I am watching a lot's of video on TH-cam but evry buddy not gives me good guidance but know I am doing my best to create excellent resume and going to Canada. again thank you for giving good information
Thankyou for the valuable content and really useful information, I have a suggestion could you make a video explaining the weight value of the online courses certificates to the resume? Espcially prominant ones such as Udemy, edx,LinkedIn skillshare...etc. Do these certificates of completion add value?, it's really intersting to know the answer from hr experts.
Anastasia, thanks a lot for this video !! Very knowledgeable and clear for newcomers as understanding basic requirements in Resume writing and how hundreds and thousands resumes reviewed process by HR works is biggest issue for applicants especially new to Canada. LOL to candidate #5 with picture and experience ranged from marketing clerk to SVP reported to CEO, CFO and CIO. Strange this candidate did not mention he is nuclear submarine commander and commercial pilot of B787. I have seen such resumes from guys came from India
This is great !! thanks a ton..👍 I observed my mistakes through this, will definitely be doing the changes to my CV - well mentioned above. Say my hi to Anna Ma'am also as I missed her too ☺
You're unbelievable 😂😂. The interesting part is how the person is rejected by seeing the size of his/her resume by one second. Regardless of the efforts that person put on it..this video was kind dramatic. I love your videos
An average time recruiter spends about 7 seconds on a resume. Unfortunately, a recruiter doesn’t care how much effort has been put into it if they don’t find what they’re looking for.
Hi Anastasia! Absolutely loved your video. Thanks 🥰 I had a small question on, is it recommended to highlight some key words in BOLD ? Also, if one holds a PR, in which section of CV can we mention that ?
5:00 i think the candidate explained completely in one sentence what they did for example: The XYZ hotel - front desk/ night auditor. Do HR has time to read a full context on what the candidate went through? Please answer
Front desk, night auditor tells me nothing honeslty. I have no clue what those jobs are. The HR has the time to read context as long as there are keywords on the resume that are relevant to the application
Thank you for you valuable advice. However, when people have to submit hundreds of application to receive one response, it is impossible for them to spend hours to tailor their resume for a certain opening. People usually start with the approach of spending hours tailoring their resumes, but after months have passed with not one single response for the resume they worked hard to prepare they start sending one-size-fit-all resumes.
@@MakeThatChange It is about the same amount of responses you get for the tailored resumes: 1 for hundreds of applications. Unless you have a connection inside the company it is not worth time to tailor your resume to job opening. Of course you can always target job opening within a narrow field around your job experience and education.
What about maintenance position in biopharmaceutical facility? I can work on maintenance or machine operator in clean rooms Спасибо I can work with team, i have strong skills in biotechnology
I came across your video while looking for help adjusting my resume and changing gears in my job search. I'm not new to Canada, but I have found the market a struggle to find a new role. One question: in my case, the company I work for now has reduced my hours because of lack of work. This company only sometimes secures work in my skill area, and I can only put in 40 hours a month; I need to work more consistently to care for my family. What would I tell a potential employer during the interview if they asked why I would be leaving? I know my current employer did not intend to put me in this situation, but due to the market in Canada, they have no choice.
Thank you for reaching out. I would recommend to be transparent with the new employer. Reason to leave "Current employer is facing financial difficulties, and is not able to provide me with stable and secure career opportunities. I am looking for a new role at a company that is growing steadily and can offer opportunities for advancement." I would recommend to not mention any more details. Position it as if you're still employed, employer is struggling, and you are looking for a better more stable company. Hope it helps.
Color is merely an aesthetic choice that makes little to no difference. Unless you’re in a creative field where you’re expected to get creative with your portfolio
When we are a foreign dentist who can't practice yet without an equivalency, and we Apply for something in which we can seem overqualified like a dental receptionist. How can we match our experience with that
This is a tricky situation. If you are receiveing your equivalency as a dentist, it will always be clear to an employer that 1) you're overqualified for the job 2) you will leave as soon as you receive equivalency. In some cases it could be ok, but in most, the employer would not want to invest into hiring and training you, only for you to leave the job. Ideally, you would hide the fact that you're receiving dentist equivalency from your resume and lean into your auxillary strengths and experiences, alternatively - try to keep an eye out on on clinics that are in URGENT need of staff - they might be less picky. Hope this helps!
Hi, I have a question if a candidate is a job seeker and he have a career gap of 2 years 8 months , he have not done any work for 2 years 8 months then what should we mention for those career gap years ? Kindly Advise
It depends on the company and how you are reaching out to them. Personally, I dislike cover letters. However, if I am connecting with a hiring manager on LinkedIn or really want a specific job at a specific company, I would write a personalized message (which might look like a mini cover letter)
I want to know please, is it better to write your country name and address in the resume, or is it better to only mention Resume's applicant name, email and LinkedIn for instance ? Thanks in advance
Addresses should not be on your resume. As it comes to location, it should always correspond to the location in which the position is open, as other locations may be perceived as 1) you want relocation sponsorship 2)you don’t have authorization to work in Canada.
Hi mam, I am a Filipino guy who has an experience in Teller Remittance in the Philippines who wants to work also there in Canada, I just watch your blog about the mistakes of a resume why it didn't notice by the hiring manager, I am one of them I think, because I already made a resume and a cover letter and send to the email in the job post in job bank to the employer, but until now, theirs no feedback for them. I made already a lots of application but it seems it the same happen. I am applying for a Cashier in the Job Bank. Maybe you can help me mam about this. Thanks for your blog, it gives me informative to create again a good and effective resume.
It’s similar to some of my suggestions made in this video. Tell a story on why you’ve been out of workforce and why you want to come back. Call out that you were in a break, and if you can, provide a short explanation why. This will address the first most probable question the employer will have looking at your resume. Second, The main challenge for employer - is are you uptodate in most recent developments in your role? As long as you are able to show that you’ve been brushing up on your skills during the time you were off (or recently) as you prepare to come back, it will help the overall strength of your resume as well. Overall, each case is individual , and every single thing you show in resume needs to make sense and have continuity for the employer.
"Actually, your advice is not helpful. You cannot expect to find someone who is exactly like you. I mean, there were a lot of candidates with excellent skills, and you rejected all of them just because you don't care."
Thanks for the great effort and time you put into this video. As a newcomer myself, I have trouble understanding what Canadian employers look for in employees. One immigration service center told me employers use ATS and scan buzzwords so basically they want to see those "detail-oriented", "team player" whereas you show in the video that it doesn't mean anything throwing those fancy words in without proving. So I'm confused :) I also want to ask what you think about Resume Worded. Is it worth it?
You’re very welcome! First, not all companies use ATS, in fact only 3% of all Canadian companies are large enough to afford ATS. 97% of Canadian companies are small businesses. Second, there are various ways of using the terms like detail oriented or team player in the context of your work accomplishments. It doesn’t help to just list them. We recommend showcasing these skills through your experience. Hope it helps!
Hello I’m applying for a job, any job at that matter in Canada. I’m recently live in the Philippines. I would like to know how many times should I send my resume with a cover letter to the same company? You mentioned before that you get a lot of resumes in a day. I’ve been sending my resume 10x every other day to a lot of companies. Did I just lost my change of a possibility of getting a reply at least? HELP!
Not more than once to the same company, otherwise it may be perceived as annoying and needy, especially if your resume doesn’t have an excellent fit to the role.
If they want you to have experience then how do you get the job when you don’t have experience??? What if you’re switching industries??? Like would I have to put no jobs on my resume???
Networking is a big factor here. Generally, it’s tough for juniors right now in Canada, everybody wants to hire seniors. Or you’re switching industries, the biggest factor is how well you articulate your transferable experiences, this is where the art of resume and your story crafting comes to light.
Hi Anastasia, i have a question. When applying for a job when the recruiter requires No degree, certificate or diploma and including they will train, in what way should that resume be constructed or written?
I would keep it exact same. The only difference is that your education section will carry less weight. The meat of the resume - your experience should still present the best of you!
Hello again, I am living in MB and have recently lost my job. I'm considering moving to B.C. so I'm looking for jobs only there. Is it ok to put on my resume that I am relocating to B.C. and omit the address I'm residing in MB?
yes, it's always a good idea to set the resume location to the location of the job posting, no matter where you actually live ( assuming you're planning to relocate)
They are good advice, but when you smile talking about the mistakes of others it means that you are making fun of the mistakes of others and that is not necessary.
I watched your video really carefully, more than one time at some points and it was really helpful, I'm not in Canada and I haven't been there before, I work as an automotive technician and it's a completely different field from programming, What do you suggest me to tell in my resume ?, search the jobs and be sure what canadian employers want or just being direct and basic and write the resume from my own perspective ?? Another question if I may ask, is it that hard to find this kind of job in Canada ?
You can select an option from our website www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck-coaching please note that we do not draft resumes, we only provide feedback and guidance. Our approach is to teach you how to build a resume, not build it for you.
oops Another thing, with that said of me sending 10x to the same company in one day, is there a way for me to fix that to even have a chance to get a reply? At least?
Make sure to follow the advice in the video and tailor your resume to each job your apply for. Never bombard a company with your resume more than once, it will be perceived as aggressive and thoughtless and will guarantee no response
What I find intriguing is how the same woke people who say identity is fluid and people can transition in the blink of an eye will completely shutdown a job candidate if they transitioned career even once. It's the synthesis of Amerikanski politics: extremely conservative economically, neoliberal, and liberal culturally. But the contradiction is there... there are plenty of "sins" someone cannot commit in their job-life, but their other identities? Then it's a free for all, everything is accepted.
This is why HR should not screen resumes. Look at the potential of the person, not a word for word match of the job requirement. This is how lousy companies hire.
@@MakeThatChange the hiring company can f.e. create hiring website with tests for candidate. Test can be separate in open and close type. If candidate score certain amount of point in close type tests than him candidacy will be sent to HR members where will be judged him answers for open type questions. Using psychology methods you can even evaluate personality of candidates by simple test on website (look how are hired pilots in airline companies). That will be much more reliable than 3-4 sentence in objectives You told that you decline 99% of resumes but do you beleave that from all of this hundreds and thousand people only 1% is fit to work in your company? Maybe there is a problem not with all of this resumes but with form of recruiting? I understand that we're leaving in world where probaly the most valuable skill that communication and self representation but unfortunately not everyone have it. But it doesn't mean that them bad employees. I saw too much "effective managers" with 2000k% of successful projects which in fact are able show beautiful graphs but not solve the problems (spoiler - if you will fly in plane with burning engine, that probably work of such one) Maybe HR's not should put forward their demand on the basis of which they in 7 seconds will judge you, but create environment when potential candidate can in simple manner represent him atitudes, experience and personality? However we have so much website, AI, methods but requiting still base on 2x A4 form of paper (of course in pdf forme because "INNOVATION")
couldn't agree more with you. We're hoping we can make a positive change to how HR recruits, we've recently started a project mavenmind.ai to help with that.
She is a straightjacket hirer. Only IT and nothing else. Elon Musk has X, Tesla, Micro Link, Batteries, Space Link, etc, etc. He hires people from every field as long as they can solve problems. She speaks with an Eastern European accent trying her best to be like a native speaker. A long video. Keep trying. Please read some of the other comments too, not all agree with you. Thank you.
I want to clarify that my comment is not a criticism of you personally, but a general observation. The fuss about discrimination is ridiculous and utterly pointless. Even if a candidate does not include a profile photo, they can still face discrimination if they're not liked for any reason during an interview. And that's normal and even appropriate. For instance, a receptionist is often required to be presentable as it's a matter of image and more, and for this reason, a company will always tend to make such choices. It's human nature and it won't change because of the social madness dictated by political correctness and other nonsense. Therefore, the practice of “not accepting” profile photos, for example, is just hypocrisy.
Thanks for sharing this. You’re right. There will always be reasons to discriminate, and it’s just happens that the consensus in most North American countries is that a photo has a very small added value on the resume and is never a determining factor for selection for most positions. Obviously, positions that select based on looks typically have different requirements and process as a whole.
@@MakeThatChange Thank you too for sharing your insights and for responding to my comment. I agree with your perspective. Having recently moved to Canada, I’m actively trying to understand the best template to use. However, I am mindful that my experiences should take precedence in portraying my professional profile, rather than a resume’s graphic appeal, which might meet visual expectations but fails to convey my actual experience. Thus, I’ll steer clear of including any content that could be fabricated just to fulfill some recruiters’ illusions 😅.
the simpler the the resume template, the easier it will be for the recrtuiter to find what they're looking for and assess if you're a good fit! We have a few templates available on our website. Good luck!
That's why I hate the market these days. It has almost nothing in common with your experience and actual job responsibilities. It's now about how well you can peacock in the resume and during the interviews.
- A great resume? In reality, they simply paid somebody who specialized in resume writing. Most of the time people just don't know the actual meaning behind the buzzwords they used.
- Motivated look on the interview and a clear speech? In reality, they simply memorized and scripted the entire speech, then rehearsed it during the previous few dozen interviews.
- Improved something on 95%? HRs care so much about percentages and achievements in the text yet they have no way to verify it.
- Got references from their colleagues? The value of that is zero due to the overwhelming amount of hypocrisy out there.
Have you seen Steve Jobs's resume? I bet he would not find a position in 2023.
I doubt Steve Jobs even ever had a resume. All the points you bring up - a good hiring manager or HR will see through all the fluff and buzzwords, if they don't - it will be crystal clear on the initial interview.
@@MakeThatChange I specifically mentioned his resume because it is easy to google.
I agree that initial interview might help filtering out fake candidates. However, a lot of great specialists who mastered their profession but have simple resumes will miss their chance to be invited on the initial interview simply because someone invested more time to develop the ability of standing out.
Honestly, the whole West hiring culture is inefficient. I understand needing to cut down on workload in Human Resources departments, which is why they're using AI these days... she didn't mention how you can create your resume to trigger AI sweet-spots, for instance. Anyways, thinking about a company that doesn't use AI to pre-select candidates, I understand a HR manager having the need to reduce his/her workload by creating arbitrary criteria by which they abide, since it's hundreds of applications for some times 1 position... but at least be honest about it and say it's somewhat subjective and arbitrary, instead of making it look like a hard-science LOL
I think it would be more fair to apply an exam before interviews. Some people are really good at interviews, even though their skills are lacking, and the exam would at least remove them from the pool.
@@karagousiskwrioptokonopopo6316 in USA its not a HR department hiring. It's a recruiting company in India using a AI tool and they only take the candidates to whom they can steal the most % of their paycheck and provide the least benefit to. They don't care if the candidate is the best for the company lmao
The irony here is that we need to spend several hours writing a resume and cover letter for every job application to only be glanced at for 7 seconds.
Yup 😩
Waste of time
@@MakeThatChange ffk every hiring manager on this planet
This video is the perfect example why most talented immigrants with a solid career are preferring to work in European companies instead of North American companies, more precisely Canadian ones. I understand that there have been a lot of resumes in there that have been really poorly formatted and constructed, but there have been a lot that just seem to be a lack of goodwill. European companies are much more focused on what you really have to offer and want to hear from you than whether your resume is formatted and constructed correctly or not. This isn't a specific criticism of you because I know that's the culture here and you're just following the pattern. But honestly, there are some situations that are just ridiculous. Again, this is not a direct criticism of you, you are simply showing how things work and giving tips on how to fix it. My criticism is how resumes are evaluated here.
Couldn’t agree more Mauricio. You’re have the point.
Agreed!!! Everything is very archaic in Canada. They need to move out of conventionality.
Why I just now read this comment and see this video? )) Thinking to leave Canada exactly because of archaic things. Especially hiring process. A form is more important than a sense. Must be opposite.
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Well said. And the next big disaster is that they are looking for Canadian experience and degree especially from new comers and that is ridiculous.
The other common mistake that we have seen is to not tell a lie or fib on a resume. Those employers can perform a background check for the specific candidate and if those work histories don’t match, that’s a disqualification.
When I used to hire for plastic manufacturing, this was a common problem; people would generalize that making plastic sheets was all the same. In this case, the worker had to have specific safety experience as well as proven attention to detail, and these areas can not be faked on a resume. Many plastics are manufactured the same way, but in my case, this was the manufacture of foam, and these plants are scarce.
I liked to have a test when the person was applying and within the test to highlight the specific areas critical to safety and manufacturing.
"We talk about qualities of Canadians: Risk aversion and conservatism. Eliminate risks and hire people like them"
Sounds like openness to innovation, diversity, new cultures and new people are very far from Canadian companies .That is sad and borderline racist.
Very helpful info coming directly from hiring professionals, thanks for the heads up, this will really help me as the 1st step to make in building my future in CANADA...
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck!
This definitely is an eye-opener for me. Excellent content as always. Thank you so much.💕
You are so welcome!❤️ good luck!
Hi, please consider making more videos of this type, this would help newcomers!
thank you - noted! Are there any specific topics you look forward to?
Thanks so much for this video. I kept thinking I was refining my CV but had it all wrong. Great video
Glad you found it helpful
One thing I really don't understand is how companies ask for so much experience for job positions with extremely simple tasks? Does anyone really need 5 years of experience to code Python??? Seriously, in 6 months someone with an IQ of 100+ is acing it (average IQ!!!).
Not to mention social media management, which a Gen-Z will ace far quicker than an older employee (so experience can actually be detrimental here). For instance, I don't get TikTok, since I'm in my mid-30s.
Some companies seem to actively search mediocre candidates as well, because HR departments are so afraid of people that can threaten the position of their friends (or themselves). It's a side effect of the subjective selection process.
HR employees and manager don't accept criticism, they seem to think it's working just well. But look at the numbers in the economy, it's lagging behind countries that pre-select candidates with exams. Nepotism is rampant and networking is far more important than actually being the best at your job. And the GDP growth numbers shows unequivocally the inefficiency of Western companies as an aggregate index.
She's doing an amazing job. Let's share her videos for others to benefit. Thanks very much, madam.
Thanks a lot!
Looks like you are a servant hired by her.
Thank you for this video. The way Resumes are presented has changed a lot over the years.
Glad it was helpful!
hey lovely hiring officer !
yours resume no #1 is good to me because I something learned here
yours resume no # 8 is entry level position job where some employers wrote that experience is not necessary so if related experience is not necessary,
you should accept the previous experience which is not available from the current job requirements
Some employers certainly will. In my case, I was looking for someone who had a thing or two to teach me - and that means they need to have experiece.
Thank you for your effort and expinations lots of substantial rules to pay attention to, just a kind 2 notices, you're explaining too fast second of all the background music is a bit high espcially in the beginning of the video
Thank you for your feedback.
Anastasia hie, i was empressed with your presentations so far.Can you assist me to write my resume?
Big issue with ageism …I graduated from my primary professional qualification in 1987! Definitely a big give away considering that the person reviewing my resume likely wasn’t even born then… leave the date off? No can do.. most large orgs have a generic application/electronic profile that must be completed that includes dates. Suggestion?
Amazing video my Dear.
Your video helped me understand what my role is, what I should do and what I am capable of.
Make another video on these topics because many job seekers or those who dream of moving to Canada. Lots of love.
Thank you! more to come!
i have attach so many flags and logo on cv like every company logo , but truth is that i have switch too many different companies but i dont get the job when i put single experience with these same companies hired me :P , i think Resume is all about how you cheat a person who dont know about you.
Relivant and informative...Thank you so much.👍
Glad it was helpful!
just wanted to say as someone who's been in this industry for a while I am sad that you didn't move forward with the applicant you showed his/her resume at 7:15; he was the strongest among them all.
This was a strong resume indeed, however it was all over the place. They were a marketing generalist, and did not have a lot of demonstrated Social Media Work. I was looking for someone who lives and breathes Social Media.
It was just eye-opening for me, thanks for providing a great knowledge.😍
But you showed different kinds of formats and you were looking at all of them and rejecting/selecting manually.
My questions are
1.Does HR departments of the companies uses any software to evaluate the relevant resumes?
2. Would it be helpful to put all of your experiences even if those are irrelevant?
3. Is there any priority for the residents of Canada coz i am applying from Asia pacific region
You are very welcome!
1.Does HR departments of the companies uses any software to evaluate the relevant resumes?
- depends on the size of the company. if you are applying for a company with 500+ employees, there's likely a software used to filter. Smaller companies are usually done manual or semi-manual
2. Would it be helpful to put all of your experiences even if those are irrelevant?
- ideally, it's best to optimize for the most relevant experience and transferrable skills
3. Is there any priority for the residents of Canada coz i am applying from Asia pacific region
- there's always preference for those with Canadian work authorization
thanks for the quick answer i really appreciate your efforts
Thank you for this information because I am watching a lot's of video on TH-cam but evry buddy not gives me good guidance but know I am doing my best to create excellent resume and going to Canada. again thank you for giving good information
All the best luck!
@@MakeThatChange welcome mam☺
Thank you Ma'am for sharing some of your video like this.
Very helpful for me the tips and strategies to avoid mistakes. Awesome!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so very much for this content. I have found it to be, a lot of help.
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Glad it was helpful!
Thankyou for the valuable content and really useful information, I have a suggestion could you make a video explaining the weight value of the online courses certificates to the resume? Espcially prominant ones such as Udemy, edx,LinkedIn skillshare...etc.
Do these certificates of completion add value?, it's really intersting to know the answer from hr experts.
This was very helpful, thank you!
You’re very welcome
Great video!
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Anastasia, thanks a lot for this video !! Very knowledgeable and clear for newcomers as understanding basic requirements in Resume writing and how hundreds and thousands resumes reviewed process by HR works is biggest issue for applicants especially new to Canada. LOL to candidate #5 with picture and experience ranged from marketing clerk to SVP reported to CEO, CFO and CIO. Strange this candidate did not mention he is nuclear submarine commander and commercial pilot of B787. I have seen such resumes from guys came from India
Very useful video
And Career Deck initiative awesome 🤟🥳
Keep up the great work ladies and gentlewomen 🤟🥳
Thank you so much 😁
Love the way you explained it.
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Really insightful material, thank you!
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This is great !! thanks a ton..👍 I observed my mistakes through this, will definitely be doing the changes to my CV - well mentioned above. Say my hi to Anna Ma'am also as I missed her too ☺
Glad it was helpful! Anna says hi back! 🙌
Very informative. Besides you remind me uma thurman of kill bill 😊
hahah thank you! I'll take it as a compliment
You're unbelievable 😂😂. The interesting part is how the person is rejected by seeing the size of his/her resume by one second. Regardless of the efforts that person put on it..this video was kind dramatic. I love your videos
An average time recruiter spends about 7 seconds on a resume. Unfortunately, a recruiter doesn’t care how much effort has been put into it if they don’t find what they’re looking for.
Hi Anastasia!
Absolutely loved your video. Thanks 🥰
I had a small question on, is it recommended to highlight some key words in BOLD ?
Also, if one holds a PR, in which section of CV can we mention that ?
It a personal preference, you can highlight key words if you'd like, just don't overdo it😊
PR information is not necessary in your CV
Thank u,
it was Good although it was painful ❤ but it's ok to learn of my mistakes to get better in a future 😊
You got this!
Pls make a video about the things you should know before traveling to Calgary
Thank you for your suggestion!
Loved it, helpful, thanks 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video, Thank you so much for your tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Hoping that you're d one who could help me fix my resume coz until now I couldn't finish it. Thanks for this very informative content Ma'am.
You got this!
Is it important or compulsory to use a template format for a resume.
awesome! tks for the great content!
Glad you enjoy it!
*Receives coaching on building a resume from Anastasia and Anna, uses that training to apply for a job, working for them.
This is a very possible scenario😊
Thanks a lot, very impressive!
Glad it helps!
Outstanding information
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Anastasia, you are doing a great job, keep going ;)
Thank you! 😃
Thank you for the valuable video
Glad it was helpful!
5:00 i think the candidate explained completely in one sentence what they did for example: The XYZ hotel - front desk/ night auditor. Do HR has time to read a full context on what the candidate went through? Please answer
Front desk, night auditor tells me nothing honeslty. I have no clue what those jobs are.
The HR has the time to read context as long as there are keywords on the resume that are relevant to the application
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Is it required to show the year in which I graduated if I am applying for a mid senior level role ?
Thank you for you valuable advice. However, when people have to submit hundreds of application to receive one response, it is impossible for them to spend hours to tailor their resume for a certain opening. People usually start with the approach of spending hours tailoring their resumes, but after months have passed with not one single response for the resume they worked hard to prepare they start sending one-size-fit-all resumes.
And how many responses do they get for one-size-fit-all resume?
@@MakeThatChange It is about the same amount of responses you get for the tailored resumes: 1 for hundreds of applications. Unless you have a connection inside the company it is not worth time to tailor your resume to job opening. Of course you can always target job opening within a narrow field around your job experience and education.
1 for 100 is not enough. A good resume should get a response 1/5 times at worst. There's lots of room to improve it seems.
can you please make a video on Entry Level positions. Someone who has got the degrees, but hasn't gotten a job in the field yet
It’s gonna be like that. Canada level entry jobs is brutal right now.
What about maintenance position in biopharmaceutical facility? I can work on maintenance or machine operator in clean rooms
Спасибо
I can work with team, i have strong skills in biotechnology
I came across your video while looking for help adjusting my resume and changing gears in my job search. I'm not new to Canada, but I have found the market a struggle to find a new role. One question: in my case, the company I work for now has reduced my hours because of lack of work. This company only sometimes secures work in my skill area, and I can only put in 40 hours a month; I need to work more consistently to care for my family. What would I tell a potential employer during the interview if they asked why I would be leaving? I know my current employer did not intend to put me in this situation, but due to the market in Canada, they have no choice.
Thank you for reaching out. I would recommend to be transparent with the new employer.
Reason to leave "Current employer is facing financial difficulties, and is not able to provide me with stable and secure career opportunities. I am looking for a new role at a company that is growing steadily and can offer opportunities for advancement."
I would recommend to not mention any more details. Position it as if you're still employed, employer is struggling, and you are looking for a better more stable company. Hope it helps.
Question, do they normally submit cover letters along with their resume?
The to follow to review the resume please
Thanks for sharing an overview with us.
But isn't it true that Canadian employers accept colourless or black resumes? Rather than colourful
Color is merely an aesthetic choice that makes little to no difference. Unless you’re in a creative field where you’re expected to get creative with your portfolio
I couldn’t download the resume format 😢
Very Nice explanation
Thank you!
Hi Anastasia, Thank you so much for always sharing the useful VDO
You are so welcome!
LOVE you video
Terrific video ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
When we are a foreign dentist who can't practice yet without an equivalency, and we Apply for something in which we can seem overqualified like a dental receptionist. How can we match our experience with that
This is a tricky situation. If you are receiveing your equivalency as a dentist, it will always be clear to an employer that 1) you're overqualified for the job 2) you will leave as soon as you receive equivalency. In some cases it could be ok, but in most, the employer would not want to invest into hiring and training you, only for you to leave the job.
Ideally, you would hide the fact that you're receiving dentist equivalency from your resume and lean into your auxillary strengths and experiences, alternatively - try to keep an eye out on on clinics that are in URGENT need of staff - they might be less picky. Hope this helps!
Hi, I have a question if a candidate is a job seeker and he have a career gap of 2 years 8 months , he have not done any work for 2 years 8 months then what should we mention for those career gap years ? Kindly Advise
Thanks.
I really got it.
But is it necessary to send the cover letter with resume to companies
It depends on the company and how you are reaching out to them. Personally, I dislike cover letters. However, if I am connecting with a hiring manager on LinkedIn or really want a specific job at a specific company, I would write a personalized message (which might look like a mini cover letter)
Thanks MAM
I want to know please, is it better to write your country name and address in the resume, or is it better to only mention Resume's applicant name, email and LinkedIn for instance ?
Thanks in advance
Addresses should not be on your resume. As it comes to location, it should always correspond to the location in which the position is open, as other locations may be perceived as 1) you want relocation sponsorship 2)you don’t have authorization to work in Canada.
Hi mam, I am a Filipino guy who has an experience in Teller Remittance in the Philippines who wants to work also there in Canada, I just watch your blog about the mistakes of a resume why it didn't notice by the hiring manager, I am one of them I think, because I already made a resume and a cover letter and send to the email in the job post in job bank to the employer, but until now, theirs no feedback for them. I made already a lots of application but it seems it the same happen. I am applying for a Cashier in the Job Bank. Maybe you can help me mam about this. Thanks for your blog, it gives me informative to create again a good and effective resume.
ليت في ترجمه بالعربي 😢مااعرف انجليزي كثير😊بس واضح الناس استفادو بالتعليقات لاني ترجمتها بس كلامك صعب افهمه
Or light fancy background page
Почему должно быть так сложно искать работу, за класть еду на столе за семью. 😢
Do you have any suggestions for someone who is older and has been out of the workforce?
It’s similar to some of my suggestions made in this video. Tell a story on why you’ve been out of workforce and why you want to come back. Call out that you were in a break, and if you can, provide a short explanation why. This will address the first most probable question the employer will have looking at your resume.
Second, The main challenge for employer - is are you uptodate in most recent developments in your role? As long as you are able to show that you’ve been brushing up on your skills during the time you were off (or recently) as you prepare to come back, it will help the overall strength of your resume as well.
Overall, each case is individual , and every single thing you show in resume needs to make sense and have continuity for the employer.
hi how can i get help from you for writing my resume ?
Would be happy to help www.makethatchange.ca/career-deck-coaching
"Actually, your advice is not helpful. You cannot expect to find someone who is exactly like you. I mean, there were a lot of candidates with excellent skills, and you rejected all of them just because you don't care."
it is flattering that you think I am special, the sad reality is that I am just like 99.9% of every other hiring manager.
Thank you very much for this video. Please I know you're very busy but could you assist with a review of my resume.
Sure, no problem.
You can book a session here
www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck-coaching
Insightful. I need to craft a great resume, how do i reach you?
You can check the link in the description! Talk soon.
Thanks for the great effort and time you put into this video. As a newcomer myself, I have trouble understanding what Canadian employers look for in employees. One immigration service center told me employers use ATS and scan buzzwords so basically they want to see those "detail-oriented", "team player" whereas you show in the video that it doesn't mean anything throwing those fancy words in without proving. So I'm confused :)
I also want to ask what you think about Resume Worded. Is it worth it?
You’re very welcome!
First, not all companies use ATS, in fact only 3% of all Canadian companies are large enough to afford ATS. 97% of Canadian companies are small businesses.
Second, there are various ways of using the terms like detail oriented or team player in the context of your work accomplishments. It doesn’t help to just list them. We recommend showcasing these skills through your experience.
Hope it helps!
Hello I’m applying for a job, any job at that matter in Canada. I’m recently live in the Philippines. I would like to know how many times should I send my resume with a cover letter to the same company? You mentioned before that you get a lot of resumes in a day. I’ve been sending my resume 10x every other day to a lot of companies. Did I just lost my change of a possibility of getting a reply at least? HELP!
Not more than once to the same company, otherwise it may be perceived as annoying and needy, especially if your resume doesn’t have an excellent fit to the role.
If they want you to have experience then how do you get the job when you don’t have experience??? What if you’re switching industries??? Like would I have to put no jobs on my resume???
Networking is a big factor here. Generally, it’s tough for juniors right now in Canada, everybody wants to hire seniors.
Or you’re switching industries, the biggest factor is how well you articulate your transferable experiences, this is where the art of resume and your story crafting comes to light.
thanks
You're welcome!
Hi Anastasia, i have a question. When applying for a job when the recruiter requires No degree, certificate or diploma and including they will train, in what way should that resume be constructed or written?
I would keep it exact same. The only difference is that your education section will carry less weight. The meat of the resume - your experience should still present the best of you!
@@MakeThatChange Thank you very much
Hi
Can we use coloured background page
Background color has little or negative impact
Theyre applying because people have common sense. At the end of the day that should be all.
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Hello again, I am living in MB and have recently lost my job. I'm considering moving to B.C. so I'm looking for jobs only there. Is it ok to put on my resume that I am relocating to B.C. and omit the address I'm residing in MB?
yes, it's always a good idea to set the resume location to the location of the job posting, no matter where you actually live ( assuming you're planning to relocate)
@@MakeThatChange thanks a lot! Keep up the good work, I like your channel :)
Thank you, will do!
Can I watch this video for free?! incredible!
They are good advice, but when you smile talking about the mistakes of others it means that you are making fun of the mistakes of others and that is not necessary.
Humour makes life more bright.
humor at the expense of others? wow
sorry if that made you feel hurt. being able not to take things personally is a virtue.
I watched your video really carefully, more than one time at some points and it was really helpful, I'm not in Canada and I haven't been there before, I work as an automotive technician and it's a completely different field from programming, What do you suggest me to tell in my resume ?, search the jobs and be sure what canadian employers want or just being direct and basic and write the resume from my own perspective ??
Another question if I may ask, is it that hard to find this kind of job in Canada ?
hello there, thanks for advice. is it possible to draft me a resume please?
You can select an option from our website www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck-coaching
please note that we do not draft resumes, we only provide feedback and guidance. Our approach is to teach you how to build a resume, not build it for you.
haha its truth
if anyone head of the marketing than why he applying in social media low job role not confusing rather jokey 😋
oops Another thing, with that said of me sending 10x to the same company in one day, is there a way for me to fix that to even have a chance to get a reply? At least?
Make sure to follow the advice in the video and tailor your resume to each job your apply for. Never bombard a company with your resume more than once, it will be perceived as aggressive and thoughtless and will guarantee no response
@@MakeThatChange thank you for the advice on both. God bless n have a happy bless holidays
happy holidays to you too!
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Hi..thank-you so much for this grt video..can you just help me out ,can you my check my resume ?
Sure, no problem, you can book a resume review session here www.mkthatchange.com/career-deck-coaching
What I find intriguing is how the same woke people who say identity is fluid and people can transition in the blink of an eye will completely shutdown a job candidate if they transitioned career even once. It's the synthesis of Amerikanski politics: extremely conservative economically, neoliberal, and liberal culturally. But the contradiction is there... there are plenty of "sins" someone cannot commit in their job-life, but their other identities? Then it's a free for all, everything is accepted.
This is why HR should not screen resumes. Look at the potential of the person, not a word for word match of the job requirement. This is how lousy companies hire.
How do you evaluate "potential" from a resume?
@@MakeThatChange the hiring company can f.e. create hiring website with tests for candidate. Test can be separate in open and close type. If candidate score certain amount of point in close type tests than him candidacy will be sent to HR members where will be judged him answers for open type questions. Using psychology methods you can even evaluate personality of candidates by simple test on website (look how are hired pilots in airline companies). That will be much more reliable than 3-4 sentence in objectives
You told that you decline 99% of resumes but do you beleave that from all of this hundreds and thousand people only 1% is fit to work in your company?
Maybe there is a problem not with all of this resumes but with form of recruiting?
I understand that we're leaving in world where probaly the most valuable skill that communication and self representation but unfortunately not everyone have it. But it doesn't mean that them bad employees. I saw too much "effective managers" with 2000k% of successful projects which in fact are able show beautiful graphs but not solve the problems (spoiler - if you will fly in plane with burning engine, that probably work of such one)
Maybe HR's not should put forward their demand on the basis of which they in 7 seconds will judge you, but create environment when potential candidate can in simple manner represent him atitudes, experience and personality? However we have so much website, AI, methods but requiting still base on 2x A4 form of paper (of course in pdf forme because "INNOVATION")
couldn't agree more with you. We're hoping we can make a positive change to how HR recruits, we've recently started a project mavenmind.ai to help with that.
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Most people would do better working on OnlyFans content than sending a resume to a job posting to a hiring manager they don’t already know.
If that floats their boat, why not!
She is a straightjacket hirer. Only IT and nothing else. Elon Musk has X, Tesla, Micro Link, Batteries, Space Link, etc, etc. He hires people from every field as long as they can solve problems. She speaks with an Eastern European accent trying her best to be like a native speaker. A long video. Keep trying. Please read some of the other comments too, not all agree with you. Thank you.
It’s ok to disagree.
FYI the samples I’ve gone through were for operations/travel/hospitality. Not IT.
I wish if i can have appointment with you to speak with you virtually by call 🎉
You can book a 1-on-1 appointment with us www.makethatchange.ca/career-deck-coaching
Sure if u consider all those things nobody will hired that's why I hate Canada
So the most beautiful girl
I want to clarify that my comment is not a criticism of you personally, but a general observation.
The fuss about discrimination is ridiculous and utterly pointless. Even if a candidate does not include a profile photo, they can still face discrimination if they're not liked for any reason during an interview.
And that's normal and even appropriate.
For instance, a receptionist is often required to be presentable as it's a matter of image and more, and for this reason, a company will always tend to make such choices. It's human nature and it won't change because of the social madness dictated by political correctness and other nonsense. Therefore, the practice of “not accepting” profile photos, for example, is just hypocrisy.
Thanks for sharing this. You’re right. There will always be reasons to discriminate, and it’s just happens that the consensus in most North American countries is that a photo has a very small added value on the resume and is never a determining factor for selection for most positions. Obviously, positions that select based on looks typically have different requirements and process as a whole.
@@MakeThatChange Thank you too for sharing your insights and for responding to my comment.
I agree with your perspective. Having recently moved to Canada, I’m actively trying to understand the best template to use.
However, I am mindful that my experiences should take precedence in portraying my professional profile, rather than a resume’s graphic appeal, which might meet visual expectations but fails to convey my actual experience. Thus, I’ll steer clear of including any content that could be fabricated just to fulfill some recruiters’ illusions 😅.
the simpler the the resume template, the easier it will be for the recrtuiter to find what they're looking for and assess if you're a good fit! We have a few templates available on our website.
Good luck!
@@MakeThatChangethat’s grand!
Thanks for your advice, I will definitely download them.
Again, thank you and have a great day!