Quebec & Bilingual JobsSeptember 20265 min read

Quebec CV Standards (CV Québécois): Key Differences from a France CV

Applying in Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, or Gatineau? Learn Quebec-specific terminology, MIFI degree equivalents, and when to prepare a bilingual CV.

Key Canadian Recruiter Takeaways:

In Quebec, a "Baccalauréat" is a 3- or 4-year university Bachelor’s degree—not high school! High school is "Diplôme d’études secondaires (DES)" followed by Cégep (DEC).
Replace European French terms: use "courriel" instead of "e-mail/mail", "téléphone cellulaire" instead of "GSM/portable", and "Permis de conduire Classe 5" instead of "Permis B".
Unlike a 1-page strict France CV, a Quebec CV is commonly 2 pages and focuses heavily on concrete achievements.

1. Essential Education Equivalents: France/Europe vs. Quebec

In Quebec, Secondary V leads to a DES, followed by 2–3 years of Cégep (DEC préuniversitaire ou technique). University studies consist of the Baccalauréat (1er cycle, 3–4 years), Maîtrise (2e cycle, 2 years), and Doctorat (3e cycle). If you write "Baccalauréat Scientifique" meaning high school, Quebec recruiters may misread your qualification.

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