Resume Writing
How to Avoid Writing I and My in Your Resume
Because your resume is about you to begin
with, you don't need to write the personal pronouns I and my.
Besides, doing so repeatedly is redundant and clutters your resume with unnecessary
words. Most employers scan resumes in under 60 seconds; subsequently, unnecessary
words just get in the way.
One of the tricks is not really a trick at all, but a simple omission; just
don't write the pronouns I and my in your resume!
Some of you might have a problem with this, because from grade school through
college, we're all taught to write in complete sentences.
But it's perfectly acceptable to construct your resume with incomplete sentences.
In fact, it's the preferred method, as it helps to rid resumes of unnecessary
words. Sticking to the preferred method makes it relatively easy to avoid writing I and my.
Another trick is to start your resume sentences with relevant action words (also
called action verbs) instead of I or my. Action
words spruce up your resume and give it punch; but, it's good idea to resist
the temptation to overdo it.
| Did you know? In this age of electronic resumes,
including keywords is also important
when writing your resume. |
Examples
Below are a few examples of how to avoid writing I and my in
your resume. For more examples, see the Sample
Resumes in the Resume and
Letter Center. All of the samples were written by professional resume
writers.
Interviewing: I've frequently worked
with UNIX.
Resume Writing: Solid working knowledge of UNIX
Interviewing: My skills include researching and writing user
manuals.
Resume Writing: Developed user manuals
Interviewing: I was an important member of the product-launch
team.
Resume Writing: Instrumental in launching new products
Interviewing: I can easily understand complicated technical
matters.
Resume Writing: Demonstrated ability to grasp technical complexities
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