Tips and Resources for Employers and Job Seekers

Your Resume

Your resume often forms an employer’s first impression of you. It needs to be solid enough to convince the employer to pick up the phone and call you for an interview. These tip sheets will help you write your resume. We’ve included an example of a functional resume, instructions that will guide you through the process and a list of hard and soft skills that may describe your work history.

How to Write a Functional Resume (PDF)
Functional Resume Worksheet (PDF)
Hard Skills That May Work for Your Resume (PDF)
Soft Skills That May Work for Your Resume (PDF)
How to Write a Cover Letter (PDF)

Your Interview

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your interview skills are practiced and polished before you get in front of a prospective employer.

Preparing for the Interview (PDF)

Employer Resources:

To view the Employer’s Guide to Hiring Newcomers, please click here
To view Resources for Hiring Foreign Workers, please click here:
To view Employer Resources, please click here:

Employment Ontario Resources:

Employment Standard Poster – Introduction to the ESA available in multiple languages.
Employment Standards Tools – Six interactive online tools to help employers and employees understand things like termination of employment, hours of work and overtime, public holidays, etc.
What Businesses Need to Know Information Sheet – Resources for anyone who has a business or looking to start one.
Young Workers – Resources for young workers on the job