Common English Mistakes in Resumes by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Resume in English.

Mistake Example #1

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

Experienced software developer witha strong background in Java and Python. Worked asa team leader in software development company for five years, managing projects and mentoring junior developers. Seeking aposition iat an innovative tech company to contribute myskills and grow professionally.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added some missing articles and made a couple of other small changes."

Experienced software developer with a strong background in Java and Python. Worked as a team leader in software development company for five years, managing projects and mentoring junior developers. Seeking a position at an innovative tech company to contribute my skills and grow professionally.

Experienced software developer with strong background in Java and Python. Worked as team leader in software development company for five years, managing projects and mentoring junior developers. Seeking position in innovative tech company to contribute skills and grow professionally.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

EI am an experienced software developer I amwith over five yearsof' experience indevelopingapplications web and mobileapplications. In my previous role, Iled a teamI of developers to successfully launch a project that increased company revenue by 20%. SI am seeking a challenging position where I cancontributeI can to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct word order problems."

I am an experienced software developer with over five years' experience developing web and mobile applications. In my previous role, I led a team of developers to successfully launch a project that increased company revenue by 20%. I am seeking a challenging position where I can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Experienced software developer I am with over five years of experience in developing applications web and mobile. In my previous role, led a team I of developers to successfully launch a project that increased company revenue by 20%. Seeking a challenging position where contribute I can to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

ExperiencedA software developer with over five years of experience in developing applications on various platforms. Skilled in Java, Python, and C++ with a strong focus on delivering projects aton time. Worked ion a team of developers at a leading tech company, contributing to projects that improvedthe user experience and efficiency. Seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging role at a dynamic organization.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks for minor grammar concerns :) Great work! "

A software developer with over five years of experience in developing applications on various platforms. Skilled in Java, Python, and C++ with a strong focus on delivering projects on time. Worked on a team of developers at a leading tech company, contributing to projects that improved the user experience and efficiency. Seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging role at a dynamic organization.

Experienced software developer with over five years of experience in developing applications on various platforms. Skilled in Java, Python, and C++ with a strong focus on delivering projects at time. Worked in a team of developers at a leading tech company, contributing to projects that improved user experience and efficiency. Seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging role at a dynamic organization.