CV and Cover Letter

Schools, principals and other employers will appreciate reading a C.V. and cover letter that areunique and tailored specifically to the position you are targeting. You must highlightyour most impressive skills and accomplishments. Therefore, it is extremely important to take the time to properly structure your application so that it stands out and gets noticed!

Having a well-written, appropriately-formatted C.V. can mean the difference between getting a job interview and not making the short list.


C.V. and Cover Letter Review

You can schedule an appointment to have your C.V. or cover letter reviewed by the Education Career Advisor atcareer.education [at] mcgill.caor at 514-398-2484.

CaPS offers a dailyC.V. Drop-Inas well asworkshopson C.V. writing and cover letter practice.


C.V. and Cover Letter Guides

Consult the handouts for writing a successful C.V./résumé & cover letter.


Action Verbs for C.V. and cover letter:Action Verbs (By Category)

*Get in touch with your career.education [at] mcgill.ca (Education Career Advisor)for specific examples of education and teaching related C.V.s and cover letters.


C.V. and Cover Letter Translation

The Education Career Advisor can give you feedback on your CV and cover letter in French or English. If you need any assistance in translating your C.V. or cover letter from English to French or vice versa, you can contact the following organization:(Note: A fee is required).


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