# Job Readiness & Placement

As you prepare your resume and get ready for your job interview, keep in mind that there are some key differences between job applications/hiring in Ukraine and Canada.  


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# Resumes: Key Differences between Ukraine and Canada

|     | **🇨🇦Canada** | 🇺🇦**Ukraine** |
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| **Length** | \- Concise and focused- 1-2 pages long- Include a clear summary of the candidate’s qualifications and experiences | \- Detailed and comprehensive- Multiple pages- Comprehensive overview of the candidate’s previous work experience, positions, promotions, and achievements. |
| **Personal Information** | \- Minimal (only the candidate’s contact information and maybe LinkedIn profile)- Does not include birthday, gender, or marital status.- Does not include photos | \- May include personal information like birthday, gender, and marital status. |
| **Format and Structure** | \- Usually organized in chronological format, emphasizing work experience and skills.- Sections include summary, work experience, education, and skills. | \- Typically, just positions and length of experience are highlighted.- Promotions and achievements are highlighted. |
| **References** | \- Common to state ‘References available upon request’ at the end of the resume (unless specifically requested for a job application by the posting).  | \- References tend to be included on the CV, along with contact information. |
| **Language Proficiency** | \- Language skills are highlighted on a CV as they can set candidates apart from other applicants. | \- Not common to include language skills/proficiency.  |


:::tip
Click [here](https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/canadian-resume) to see an example of a Canadian resume. 

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# Job Interviews: Key Differences between Ukraine and Canada

|     | **🇨🇦Canada** | 🇺🇦**Ukraine** |
|-----|------------|-------------|
| **Communication Style** | \- Typically use a casual and conversational tone and flow. - Interviewers aim to make you feel comfortable, and candidates express themselves openly.- Candidates come prepared to promote themselves and openly express their potential contribution to the team.  | \- Typically more formal/structured. - Given the hierarchical context, the emphasis is on respecting authority and following the interviewer's lead. - Candidates wait for the interviewer to initiate the conversation. - Candidates exhibit more reserved behaviour. |
| **Professional Appearance** | \- Dress code may vary by company and industry, but typically, business casual is acceptable.  | \- Dress code is formal- Traditional business attire is expected (e.g., suits for men and professional dress for women).   |
| **Negotiation and Salary Discussions** | \- Candidates often negotiate job offers, including salary, benefits, and other terms.- Open discussion about compensation and benefits is expected. | \- Salary negotiations exist in specific fields (e.g.,  IT professions).  |
| **Following-Up**  | \- Candidates send a follow-up email to express gratitude for the interview opportunity and reiterate interest in the position.- Candidates may follow up after 1-2 weeks to inquire about the hiring committee's decision. | \- Not conventional or appropriate to follow up on interviews.  |


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:::tip
See The Seeker’s general guide on [Job Interviews](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/doc/job-interviews-dRnkK3aBfm) for interview question examples.

See The Seeker’s general guide on [Job Readiness and Job Placement](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/doc/job-readiness-job-placement-H8Ichs4gra) for more information.

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**Documents**

- [General Guide](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/general-guide-wEHPY7AF3q)
- [By Country](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/by-country-trC0AJawm7)
- [By Profession](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/by-profession-vIfvHFNMOh)
- [By Country and Profession](https://immigrant-education.getoutline.com/s/the-seeker/doc/by-country-and-profession-uy8h6yXrVl)