Common English Mistakes in Resumes by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

JuanUAN MartinezARTINEZ Calle Mayor, 15 Madrid, Spain Email:juan.martinez@email.com Phone:+34 600 123 456 **Objective** I am seeking the opportunity to make a significant contribution in the field of marketingwith a dynamic companyin the marketing field. I have a strong ability to domake strategic plans and mcreakte effective campaigns that increase brand awareness. **Experience** Marketing Specialist ABC Corp, Madrid, Spain June 2018 - Present -• MakeConduct market research to didscoventifyr new opportunities and identifyconsumer preferences. -• Do peliveresentations to clients and stakeholderpresentations to communicate campaign strategies.• - Make cCollaborationse with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. **Education** Bachelor of Marketing University of Madrid, Spain Graduated: 2017 **Skills** -• Ability to do dData analysisand make, reports. generation -• Proficient in dDigital marketing tools and platforms.• - Strong cCommunication and interpersonal skills.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and readability. "

JUAN MARTINEZ Calle Mayor, 15 Madrid, Spain juan.martinez@email.com +34 600 123 456 **Objective** I am seeking the opportunity to make a significant contribution with a dynamic company in the marketing field. I have a strong ability to make strategic plans and create effective campaigns that increase brand awareness. **Experience** Marketing Specialist ABC Corp, Madrid, Spain June 2018 - Present • Conduct market research to discover new opportunities and identify consumer preferences • Deliver client and stakeholder presentations to communicate campaign strategies • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success **Education** Bachelor of Marketing University of Madrid, Spain Graduated: 2017 **Skills** • Data analysis, report generation • Digital marketing tools and platforms • Communication and interpersonal skills

Juan Martinez Calle Mayor, 15 Madrid, Spain Email: juan.martinez@email.com Phone: +34 600 123 456 **Objective** I am seeking to make a significant contribution in the field of marketing with a dynamic company. I have a strong ability to do strategic plans and make effective campaigns that increase brand awareness. **Experience** Marketing Specialist ABC Corp, Madrid, Spain June 2018 - Present - Make market research to identify new opportunities and consumer preferences. - Do presentations to clients and stakeholders to communicate campaign strategies. - Make collaborations with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. **Education** Bachelor of Marketing University of Madrid, Spain Graduated: 2017 **Skills** - Ability to do data analysis and make reports. - Proficient in digital marketing tools and platforms. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

I am applying for the position of Marketing Manager at your esteemed company. I amhavinge 10 years of experience in digital marketing, and I amknowing how to create successful campaigns. I ambelievinge that my skills and dedication will be a great asset to your team.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice job! I just made some changes to fix a few issues with the verb tense."

I am applying for the position of Marketing Manager at your esteemed company. I have 10 years of experience in digital marketing, and I know how to create successful campaigns. I believe that my skills and dedication will be a great asset to your team.

I am applying for the position of Marketing Manager at your esteemed company. I am having 10 years of experience in digital marketing, and I am knowing how to create successful campaigns. I am believing that my skills and dedication will be a great asset to your team.

Mistake Example #3

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

Objective: To obtain a challenging position in marketing where I can apply my skills and grow professionally. I have experience in managing social media campaigns, and it hmakes sense to use these skills to improve brand visibility. I am confident that my ability to work in ateam and my creativity will contribute positively to your company.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"The expression in English is "it makes sense.""

Objective: To obtain a challenging position in marketing where I can apply my skills and grow professionally. I have experience in managing social media campaigns, and it makes sense to use these skills to improve brand visibility. I am confident that my ability to work in a team and my creativity will contribute positively to your company.

Objective: To obtain a challenging position in marketing where I can apply my skills and grow professionally. I have experience in managing social media campaigns and it has sense to use these skills to improve brand visibility. I am confident that my ability to work in team and my creativity will contribute positively to your company.