Your resume in Canadian format, for free
Send us your current resume. A member of our team rewrites it to Canadian standards and emails it back to you within 48 business hours, in Word and PDF.
- 1 to 2 pages, Letter size (8.5 × 11 in), not A4.
- No photo, no age, marital status or nationality.
- Quantified achievements instead of a list of duties.
- Keywords from the target job, to get past applicant tracking systems (ATS).
3 steps, no account needed
You send your resume
Your current resume, as is, in PDF or Word. Tell us the job you're aiming for if you know it.
We rewrite it
Canadian structure, personal details removed, achievements reworded, keywords adapted to your field.
You get it back
By email, within 48 business hours, in Word (editable) and PDF, ready to send.
International resume vs Canadian resume
Canadian recruiters often pass on resumes that don't follow local conventions, even when the candidate is a good fit. Here are the main differences we fix.
| Item | Common elsewhere | Canadian resume |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Often included | Removed |
| Age, marital status, nationality | Often listed | Removed |
| Page size | A4 | Letter (8.5 × 11 in) |
| Length | 1 page, or 3+ pages | 1 to 2 pages |
| Heading | "Curriculum Vitae" | Your name + target job title |
| Experience | List of duties | Quantified achievements, action verbs |
| Keywords | Generic | Matched to the job (ATS) |
For the full picture, read our guide: how to write a Canadian resume that beats the ATS.
Joobist started this way: helping people, for free.
Before it was a service, Joobist was a volunteer community where our team rewrote the resumes of people looking for work in Canada. We supported more than 350 job seekers. Resume conversion stays free, for everyone.
With our full service, we tailor your resume and cover letter to every job, apply on your behalf and follow up with recruiters until you're hired. It's never a condition for getting your free resume.
See the full service →Everything about the free Canadian resume
Is the Canadian resume conversion really free?
Yes. No credit card is required and there is no commitment. You get your resume in Canadian format by email, and that's it.
How long does it take to get my Canadian resume?
Usually within 48 business hours. During busy periods it can take a little longer; we'll let you know by email if that happens.
Which file formats do you accept?
PDF, DOC and DOCX, up to 5 MB. You get your resume back in Word (editable) and PDF.
What is different about a Canadian resume?
A Canadian resume leaves out the photo, age, marital status and nationality, uses Letter size (8.5 × 11 in), fits on 1 to 2 pages, shows quantified achievements instead of duties, and uses the keywords from the target job so it gets through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
What do you do with my resume and personal data?
Your resume is used only to prepare your Canadian version. It is never sold or shared with third parties, and it is deleted no later than 90 days after you send it. You can ask for deletion at any time at contact@joobist.com.
How is this different from Joobist's paid service?
The free conversion gives you a solid Canadian resume. The full service tailors your resume and cover letter to every job posting, sends the applications for you and follows up with recruiters until you're hired.