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There is a misconception about the job application process, which results in lost opportunities for many job seekers. You are only given an average of twenty seconds to grab the reader’s attention. You want to believe the HR personnel are sitting quietly at their desks, surrounded by doves and unicorns, while the soft sound of harp music wafts calmly through the air.

I have been writing international CVs for ten years, initially focusing on Australia, then branching out to New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, UAE, USA, UK and many other parts of the world.

Many people think that all they need to do to immigrate to a new country is ‘find a job.’ However, relocating to a new country like Canada requires far more than just securing employment. Although there are various options that can be used to immigrate, be forewarned that they all require you to put in a significant amount of time and effort to achieve.

A CV should be a profile of who you are – your skills, your education, and your work experience. It’s not a design portfolio or a dating profile. There’s a standard and traditional CV layout for a reason. It’s easy to scan and an employer can see at a glance what they need to know – they don’t have to go searching through your designer CV to find out what your qualification is or where you’ve worked.

When it comes to your CV, you only get one chance to make a good impression. To increase your chances of landing the perfect job, here are some vital CV statistics that you need to know…

Are you considering immigrating so you can secure a better future for your family? If so, you’ve probably considered updating your CV – until you find out how much it’s going to cost to have an expert writer do it for you… But wait, other people out there are offering the same service for half the price, so surely it won’t make much difference who you use, right?

A Migration Agent is not a professional writer I don’t believe you are given the best chance of success when the person writing your CV is not an HR expert, has little experience in recruiting and is certainly not a professional writer.

Do NOT include the words “On Request” anywhere on your CV. Employers have hundreds of applications and CVs to go through, they are not going to stop to call your referees, or to verify your work history prior to a certain year.