Common English Mistakes in Personal Statements by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Personal Statement in English.

Mistake Example #1

Omitting 'it' as a subject in dummy subject sentences ('Is raining' instead of 'It is raining')

I am applying for the position of software developer at your esteemed company. It is my dream to work in a place where innovation is valued and teamwork is encouraged. HI have always been passionate about technology and believe that my skills and dedication will contribute positively to your team.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed corrections to replace the missing sentence subject ("it"), among other fixes."

I am applying for the position of software developer at your esteemed company. It is my dream to work in a place where innovation is valued and teamwork is encouraged. I have always been passionate about technology and believe that my skills and dedication will contribute positively to your team.

I am applying for the position of software developer at your esteemed company. Is my dream to work in a place where innovation is valued and teamwork is encouraged. Have always been passionate about technology and believe that my skills and dedication will contribute positively to your team.

Mistake Example #2

Struggles with perfect tenses ('I am here since three years')

I am applying for the position of Mmarketing Sspecialist at your esteemed company. I hamve been working inthe marketing field sincefor five years and havedeveloped satalent forworking skills ion digital campaigns. I have always been passionate about creative strategies, and I ambelievinge that my experience will contribute to your team’s success.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues, and other fixes."

I am applying for the position of marketing specialist at your esteemed company. I have been working in the marketing field for five years and developed a talent for working on digital campaigns. I have always been passionate about creative strategies, and I believe that my experience will contribute to your team’s success.

I am applying for the position of Marketing Specialist at your esteemed company. I am working in marketing field since five years and have developed strong skills in digital campaigns. I have always been passionate about creative strategies, and I am believing that my experience will contribute to your team’s success.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect placement of adjectives ('The car red' instead of 'The red car')

I am writing to express my interest in the positionof marketing manager at your esteemed company. With my extensive experience extensive in the fieldof marketing, I believe I can contribute significantly to your teamdynamicteam. I am eager to bring my uniqueskills uniqueandfresh perspectivefresh to help drive success for the company.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I rearranged the order of some of the words and made a couple of other small changes."

I am writing to express my interest in the position of marketing manager at your esteemed company. With my extensive experience in the field of marketing, I believe I can contribute significantly to your dynamic team. I am eager to bring my unique skills and fresh perspectives to help drive success for the company.

I am writing to express my interest in the position marketing manager at your esteemed company. With my experience extensive in the field marketing, I believe I can contribute significantly to your team dynamic. I am eager to bring my skills unique and perspective fresh to help drive success for the company.