Resume tips for job seekers with disabilities

According to Statistics Canada, there are approximately 645,000 workers in Canada with disabilities. These workers often face challenges such as stereotypes, discrimination, and a lack of accommodations. Thankfully, there are employment resources available that help people with disabilities overcome these challenges and assist them in advancing their careers.

Below are some helpful tips to consider when preparing or updating your resume.

Keep it concise

Try to limit your resume to one to two pages (as a general rule of thumb). Use clear and concise language instead of longer paragraphs. Don’t be afraid to use bullet points!

Quantify your accomplishments

It’s a good practice to showcase numbers and figures to demonstrate success and job performance.

Disclosing disabilities

You are not required to disclose your disability on your resume. You may however choose to share them once you are scheduled for an interview for any accommodations required.

Gaps

For any employment gaps on your resume, you can always just summarize them as Illness and Recovery with the time period.

View the Resume and Employment Guide for People with Disabilities from Resume Builder for more resources.