When writing a resume, you’ll find that many grammar rules aren’t applied. This is because your resume is a marketing tool, and advertising in general doesn’t always conform to traditional grammar rules.
The sole purpose of a resume is to capture the reader’s attention and make them curious about you, so that they contact you for an interview.
Your resume is a recruiter or potential employer’s first impression, so be sure to pay attention
Here are a few ways the resume differs from other documents in its grammatical approach
➡️Don’t include articles, such as “The,” “A” or “An.” Every sentence on a resume is like a headline.
❎English language – “I managed the recruitment and onboarding of….”
✅ Correct resume language – “Managed recruitment and onboarding of…”
➡️Don’t include any pronouns such as “I”, “He” Or “She.”
Example
❎English language: “I trained a team of 10 on …”
✅ Correct resume language “Trained a team of 10 on…”
➡️Sentences begin with a verb, not a subject.
Example
❎English language: “I was the top recruiter of the year. Hiring went up by 30%, compared to last year.”
✅ Correct resume language: “Increased hiring by 30% over last year & ranked as top recruiter of the year.”
➡️The number should be represented with digits, even if it is less than 10.
Using digits commands a reader’s attention, so resumes disregard grammar rules for using numbers in words.
Example
❎English language: “Delivered two projects simultaneously …”
✅ Correct resume language: “Delivered 2 projects simultaneously …”
By applying these resume grammar styles to writing, you can get to the key points faster and make it easier for employers to scan your resume.
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