Common English Mistakes in Linkedin Profiles by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing a LinkedIn Profile in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Experienced marketing specialist with over five years inthe industry, currently based in Dubai. I have worked with leading companies inthe region, developing strategies that increase brand visibility and customer engagement. Passionate about digital marketing and eager to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"This looks very good overall. I have filled in some missing articles."

Experienced marketing specialist with over five years in the industry, currently based in Dubai. I have worked with leading companies in the region, developing strategies that increase brand visibility and customer engagement. Passionate about digital marketing and eager to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Experienced marketing specialist with over five years in industry, currently based in Dubai. I have worked with leading companies in region, developing strategies that increase brand visibility and customer engagement. Passionate about digital marketing and eager to bring innovative solutions to team.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

As a dedicated marketing professional, I have manageda variety of successful campaigns have been managed by mein the UAE market. MI have been building my expertise in digital marketing strategies and social media engagement has been developedover several years. Nand have received numerous awardswere received by me for innovative approaches in brand promotion,. I have anlso established a strong network of industry contactshas been established.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I changed some sentences from the passive voice to the active voice. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

As a dedicated marketing professional, I have managed a variety of successful campaigns in the UAE market. I have been building my expertise in digital marketing strategies and social media engagement over several years and have received numerous awards for innovative approaches in brand promotion. I have also established a strong network of industry contacts.

As a dedicated marketing professional, a variety of successful campaigns have been managed by me in the UAE market. My expertise in digital marketing strategies and social media engagement has been developed over several years. Numerous awards were received by me for innovative approaches in brand promotion, and a strong network of industry contacts has been established.