Common English Mistakes in Career Portfolios by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Career Portfolio in English.

Mistake Example #1

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

I am writing to include my experience in the career portfolio. I have 10 years ofworkexperiengce in the marketing field, and I havem 35 yearsold. My goal is to continue developing my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to repair the second sentence. Otherwise it sounds great!"

I am writing to include my experience in the career portfolio. I have 10 years of work experience in the marketing field, and I am 35 years old. My goal is to continue developing my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

I am writing to include my experience in the career portfolio. I have 10 years working in the marketing field, and I have 35 years. My goal is to continue developing my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

As part of my career portfolio, I ham including myve experience in project management. I amleading teams and coordinatinge tasks to ensure successful project completion. I amworking with international clients, and Iam developing strategies to improve communication and efficiency.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I switched the present continuous tense to the simple present for grammatical correctness and better flow. "

As part of my career portfolio, I have experience in project management. I lead teams and coordinate tasks to ensure successful project completion. I work with international clients, and I develop strategies to improve communication and efficiency.

As part of my career portfolio, I am including my experience in project management. I am leading teams and coordinating tasks to ensure successful project completion. I am working with international clients and I am developing strategies to improve communication and efficiency.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

I am excited to present my career portfolio, which highlights my professional journey and achievements. I am married witho a wonderful partner and have two children who inspire me every day. My experience in marketing has allowed me to work with diverse teams and develop strategies that align with company goals.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some adjustments for proper prepositional phrasing."

I am excited to present my career portfolio, which highlights my professional journey and achievements. I am married to a wonderful partner and have two children who inspire me every day. My experience in marketing has allowed me to work with diverse teams and develop strategies that align with company goals.

I am excited to present my career portfolio, which highlights my professional journey and achievements. I am married with a wonderful partner and have two children who inspire me every day. My experience in marketing has allowed me to work with diverse teams and develop strategies that align with company goals.