Your C.V. and cover letter are crucial documents in that they usually determine whether or not you will be invited for an interview. As such, they must showcase your most impressive skills and accomplishments. Therefore it is extremely important to tailor your C.V. and cover letter to the position you are targeting so employers know how your skills meet their needs.
C.V. and Cover Letter Review
You may schedule an appointment to have your C.V. or cover letter review by a Career Advisor by emailing careers.caps [at] mcgill.ca or by calling 514-398-3304
Please note that CaPS and McGill do not endorse any particular websites/services; the listing is for your information only.
C.V. and Cover Letter Guides
Consult the handouts for writing a successful C.V./r茅sum茅 & cover letter.
French CV & Cover Letter Samples
C.V. cibl茅- C.V. non-cibl茅
- Lettre de Pr茅sentation
- Verbes d'action
- Liste d'aptitudes
- (University of Ottawa)
- (Universit茅 de Montr茅al)
Recommended Books
You can borrow books containing r茅sum茅/C.V. and cover letter samples in both English and French from the McGill Library:
Translation Service
If you need any assistance in translating your C.V. or cover letter from English to French or vice versa, please contact the following agencies.
- (Note: A fee is required for this service).