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Uploading and Editing Your Resume

Your resume is one of the first things employers see. The portal makes it easy to upload, edit, and improve.

Uploading and Editing Your Resume

Your resume is one of the first things employers see. This article explains how to upload, edit, and manage your resume on the portal — using a file, a photo, or the built-in resume builder.

Three ways to add your resume

  1. Upload a file — PDF, Word document (.doc or .docx), or image (JPG or PNG). Maximum file size: 5 MB.
  2. Take a photo of your printed resume — the portal can read the text from a picture.
  3. Build one in the portal — fill in a guided form and the portal generates a clean, formatted resume for you.

How to upload a resume file

  1. Sign in and go to the Documents page.
  2. Find the Resume card and tap Upload.
  3. Choose the file from your phone or computer.
  4. Tap Save.

How to upload a photo of your printed resume

  1. Go to the Documents page.
  2. Find the Resume card and tap Upload.
  3. Tap Take photo or pick a photo from your gallery.
  4. Make sure the picture is clear and the text is easy to read.
  5. Tap Save.

The portal reads the photo using optical character recognition (OCR) and converts it into a digital resume. This may take up to a minute. When it is done, review each section carefully and correct any errors before saving.

Tip: A clear, well-lit photo works best. Avoid shadows, glare, and crooked angles. See How to upload a clear, accepted document for more tips.

How to edit your resume

  1. Go to the Documents page or the Profile page.
  2. Tap your Resume.
  3. Tap Edit.
  4. Add or update your work history, skills, education, certifications, and languages.
  5. Tap Save.

Your resume updates immediately. You do not need to upload a new file every time.

What employers look for

  • Clear job titles and dates for each job.
  • Specific skills — for example, "MIG welding" instead of just "welding".
  • Certifications — driver's licence, PRC licence, NC II, first aid.
  • Languages spoken.

Why your resume matters

A complete resume can earn you points toward your OES (Overseas Employment Score) score, which affects the jobs you are matched with, and is required for almost every job application. If your resume is missing or incomplete, it will appear as a task in your Next Best Tasks list.

Trouble uploading?

If your resume upload fails, times out, or gets stuck, see My document upload fails or gets stuck for step-by-step troubleshooting.

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