I attached my resume. vs I've attached my resume.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I attached my resume" is in simple past tense and is suitable for informal communication. "I've attached my resume" is in present perfect tense and is more commonly used in formal or professional settings.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 149 views

I attached my resume.

This phrase is correct in informal contexts.

This phrase is in simple past tense and is suitable for informal communication. It is commonly used in casual emails or messages.

Examples:

I attached my resume for your review.
I attached my resume as a PDF file.
I attached my resume to the job application.
I attached my resume to the email.
I attached my resume with this message.

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I attached my resume.
As such, I have attached my current resume for consideration.
Some cover letters are so well written that I am compelled to review the attached resume even if our company is not currently hiring.
That's why I attached my head shot.
But today when I attached my WD HDD to system to transfer some data it stated an error message saying that the drive needs to be formatted.
The game had begun: I attached my headlamp, put on my helmet, jacket and harness and checked my gear: 1 ice screw, 3 cords, 3 carabiners and my descender.
So I just copied and pasted from my résumé.
I was worried about forgetting my resume.
I brought my resume just in case.
Sent them my resume, had a meeting.
I may have enhanced my resume.
I've got my resume, something will be used.
Work on my resume, and...
At first it was just my resume.
I sent my resume for a job.
I can't wait to put it on my resume.
And I'm building my résumé.
I wish I could put her at the top of my résumé.
Fighting rampaging creatures isn't on my resume.
Doesn't look meaningless on my resume.
Art requires sacrifice, and haberdasher's not on my résumé.

Alternatives:

I have attached my resume.
My resume is attached.
Attached is my resume.
Please find my resume attached.
I am attaching my resume.

I've attached my resume.

This phrase is correct in formal or professional settings.

This phrase is in present perfect tense and is more commonly used in formal or professional settings. It implies that the action of attaching the resume was completed recently.

Examples:

I've attached my resume for your consideration.
I've attached my resume to this email.
I've attached my resume as a Word document.
I've attached my resume with this message.
I've attached my resume as requested.

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I've attached my resume.
As such, I have attached my current resume for consideration.
Some cover letters are so well written that I am compelled to review the attached resume even if our company is not currently hiring.
I've got my resume, something will be used.
I've sent my résumé everywhere.
And now that I've got your attention, here's my résumé.
I've sent my resume out to every media outlet in town.
I've been sending out my résumé. I think I need to get a real job.
And also, the special skills I've listed on my resume.
If you look at my résumé you'll see I've done courses in electronics and electricity.
And as a gift, I've attached my card.
Actually, I've, I've already written it, so all you would have to do is just sign, and my resumé's in there as well with the letter, so...
Every single serious talent I've ever worked with, and you know my résumé, they're all a mess before they get on stage.
So I just copied and pasted from my résumé.
I was worried about forgetting my resume.
I brought my resume just in case.
Sent them my resume, had a meeting.
I may have enhanced my resume.
Work on my resume, and...
At first it was just my resume.
I sent my resume for a job.

Alternatives:

I attached my resume.
My resume is attached.
Attached is my resume.
Please find my resume attached.
I am attaching my resume.

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