Common English Mistakes in Resumes by Italian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Italian speakers from Italy when writing a Resume in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Giovanni Rossi Via Roma 12, 00100 Roma, Italy giovanni.rossi@email.com +39 123 456 789 **Objective**: Seeking aposition asa software engineer where I can apply my skills in developing innovative solutions and contribute to team success. I have experience in creating software applications and managing projects ina fast-paced environment.

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Vince, United States

"Your ideas were clear :) I just made a few small changes to improve the flow and polish things up."

Giovanni Rossi Via Roma 12, 00100 Roma, Italy giovanni.rossi@email.com +39 123 456 789 **Objective**: Seeking a position as a software engineer where I can apply my skills in developing innovative solutions and contribute to team success. I have experience in creating software applications and managing projects in a fast-paced environment.

Giovanni Rossi Via Roma 12, 00100 Roma, Italy giovanni.rossi@email.com +39 123 456 789 **Objective**: Seeking position as software engineer where I can apply my skills in developing innovative solution and contribute to team success. I have experience in creating software application and managing project in fast-paced environment.

Mistake Example #2

Using direct translations from Italian (e.g., 'We see us tomorrow' instead of 'See you tomorrow')

Giovanni Rossi Via Roma 123 Milan, Italy giovanni.rossi@email.com +39 123 456 789 Objective: I am a motivated engineer with five yearsof' experience inthe automotive industry., and I wish to apply for the position of Mmechanical Eengineer inat your esteemed company. I have strong skills indesign and developmentskills, and I am confident that I can bring value to your team. WI would love sto meeus soon for ant intperviewson to discuss how I can contribute to your projects.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Giovanni Rossi Via Roma 123 Milan, Italy giovanni.rossi@email.com +39 123 456 789 Objective: I am a motivated engineer with five years' experience in the automotive industry, and I wish to apply for the position of mechanical engineer at your esteemed company. I have strong design and development skills, and I am confident I can bring value to your team. I would love to meet in person to discuss how I can contribute to your projects.

Giovanni Rossi Via Roma 123 Milan, Italy giovanni.rossi@email.com +39 123 456 789 Objective: I am a motivated engineer with five years of experience in automotive industry. I wish to apply for the position of Mechanical Engineer in your esteemed company. I have strong skills in design and development, and I am confident that I can bring value to your team. We see us soon for an interview to discuss how I can contribute to your projects.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of passive voice

Experienced project manager with over five years of experience in the technology sectorwas achieved. Responsibilities included the cCoordination ofed cross-functional teams and theimplementation ofed innovative solutionswere managed. AHold a master's degree in Bbusiness Aadministrationwas obtained from the University of Milan,. and pProficiencyt in multiple software toolsis demonstrated.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"When possible, it can be better to use active voice."

Experienced project manager with over five years of experience in the technology sector. Coordinated cross-functional teams and implemented innovative solutions. Hold a master's degree in business administration from the University of Milan. Proficient in multiple software tools.

Experienced project manager with over five years of experience in the technology sector was achieved. Responsibilities included the coordination of cross-functional teams and the implementation of innovative solutions were managed. A master's degree in Business Administration was obtained from the University of Milan, and proficiency in multiple software tools is demonstrated.