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Application Sprint

IT Canada Application Sprint

A poorly calibrated application costs you months.

Two 45-minute sessions to acquire the right codes for the Canadian market, before or after your arrival.

This is not a generic market overview, it is an analysis of your actual CV and a mock interview in real conditions, calibrated for the Canadian IT market.

Whether you are still abroad or already settled in Canada, the problem is the same: your CV and your narrative are not yet speaking the language Canadian IT recruiters expect.
The Canadian IT market has its own codes. Recruiters and ATS screening systems look for a specific structure, language, and set of signals that the vast majority of internationally trained professionals do not naturally have in their CV. It is not a skills issue, it is a translation issue.

Without that translation, the consequences are predictable. Applications sent without a response because the CV did not pass the ATS filter. Interviews missed because Canadian behavioural codes, the STAR format, direct communication, results orientation, were unknown at the start. Months lost applying without adjusting what is wrong, because no one said it clearly.

The IT Canada Application Sprint addresses that with a structured 90-minute preparation, split across two sessions.

The preparation runs in two successive sessions:

Session 1 — CV Analysis (45 min)

At the end of Session 1, you receive the Practical IT Canada Interview Preparation Guide, to help you prepare for Session 2. Within 48 hours of Session 2, you receive a personalised PDF report summarising all recommendations.

Session 2 — Mock Interview (45 min)

A simulated interview in both official languages (French and English), following the behavioural formats most used in Canada, including the STAR method. Structured feedback on your communication, delivery, the relevance of your answers, and your priority areas for improvement.

At the end of Session 1, you receive the Practical IT Canada Interview Preparation Guide, to help you prepare for Session 2. Within 48 hours of Session 2, you receive a personalised PDF report summarising all recommendations.

What This Service Includes

  • Video call sessions (2 x 45 min) with an advisor specialised in the Canadian IT market.
  • A full CV analysis against Canadian standards (format, ATS, IT keywords, job title translation).
  • A priority recommendations list ranked by immediate impact.
  • Practical IT Canada Interview Preparation Guide, provided at the end of Session 1.
  • STAR method and situational questions based on your experience.
  • A bilingual mock interview (French and English) in real-life conditions.
  • Detailed feedback on your interview: communication, posture, structure of answers, strengths and areas for improvement.
  • A personalised PDF report delivered within 48 hours of Session 2.
In 90 minutes, you know exactly what your CV needs to change, how to frame your interview answers according to Canadian codes, and which direction to take next. You apply with the right tools and the right reflexes, from the very first applications.

CA$149  ·  2 x 45-min sessions + Practical IT Canada Interview Preparation Guide + personalised PDF report

What This Service Does Not Include

  • A full CV rewrite or redraft.
  • LinkedIn profile optimisation.
  • Immigration, visa, or work permit guidance or support.
  • Post-session follow-up or ongoing support (available separately through our 1:1 Coaching program).
  • Technical interview preparation, coding tests, or employer-specific assessments.
  • Job searching, employer introductions, or assisted networking.

Ready to Get Started?

Booking is done online through our availability calendar. Sessions are generally available within 3 to 5 business days. Send your CV and a short description of the role you are targeting at least 48 hours before the session. This allows your advisor to personalise the analysis well before the meeting.
No additional preparation is required. That is precisely the role of the Starter Pack: to tell you what to work on next, in what order, and with which tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to be in Canada already to use this service?

A: No. The session is entirely remote, conducted by video. It was designed for both professionals still abroad who are anticipating their career transition and those already settled in Canada and actively job searching. Preparing early is actually an advantage: you arrive with an operational CV and the knowledge of local interview codes already in place.