Common English Mistakes in Resumes by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

EI am an experienced software developer with strong skills inJava and Pythonskills. WI worked on several projects whereI developed applications for data analysis. It is important to have good communication skills, and I have aproven ability to work in team environments. LI'm looking forward to anopportunity whereI can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add sentence subjects, among other changes."

I am an experienced software developer with strong Java and Python skills. I worked on several projects where I developed applications for data analysis. It is important to have good communication skills, and I have a proven ability to work in team environments. I'm looking forward to an opportunity where I can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Experienced software developer with strong skills in Java and Python. Worked on several projects where developed applications for data analysis. Is important to have good communication skills, and I have proven ability to work in team environments. Looking forward to opportunity where can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Mistake Example #2

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

I hamve been working at Tech Solutions since three yearsas a software developerfor three years. During this time, I have been responsible for developing and maintaining several key projects. I havecompleted my Master's degree in Computer Science fromat the University of Bratislava in 2018.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed a couple of issues with the verb tense and made some stylistic improvements."

I have been working at Tech Solutions as a software developer for three years. During this time, I have been responsible for developing and maintaining several key projects. I completed my Master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Bratislava in 2018.

I am working at Tech Solutions since three years as a software developer. During this time, I have been responsible for developing and maintaining several key projects. I have completed my Master's degree in Computer Science from University of Bratislava in 2018.

Mistake Example #3

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

Experienced software developer with strong skills in the programming languages Java and Python. Worked on the projectinnovative projectfor the techcompanytech, leading to increasesignificantincrease in efficiency. Seeking positionchallengingposition where I can utilize my skills and contribute to the team dynamicteam.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It needed some changes to the word order. Nice job!"

Experienced software developer with strong skills in the programming languages Java and Python. Worked on innovative project for the tech company, leading to significant increase in efficiency. Seeking challenging position where I can utilize my skills and contribute to a dynamic team.

Experienced software developer with strong skills in the programming languages Java and Python. Worked on the project innovative for the company tech, leading to increase significant in efficiency. Seeking position challenging where I can utilize my skills and contribute to the team dynamic.