Resume Writing Examples - Avoiding I and My

Below are simple examples of skill, education and achievement statements. In each, Interviewing is how you might state your skill, education or achievement during an interview. Resume Writing is a suggested way to present the same statement in your resume, without writing I and my.

Interviewing: I am very experienced at programming in C++ and Java.
Resume Writing: Highly experienced programming C++ and Java

Interviewing: I have worked on micro, mini and mainframe computers.
Resume Writing: Computer platform experience includes micro, mini and mainframe

Interviewing: I know Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel very well.
Resume Writing: Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Interviewing: I have often worked with UNIX and Windows NT.
Resume Writing: Solid working knowledge of UNIX and Windows NT

Interviewing: My GPA was 3.5 and I graduated with honors.
Resume Writing: 3.5 GPA. Graduated with honors

Interviewing: I have researched and written online help and user manuals.
Resume Writing: Developed online help and user manuals

Interviewing: Launching new products was an important part of my job.
Resume Writing: Instrumental in launching new products

Interviewing: I easily understand technical matters.
Resume Writing: Demonstrated ability to grasp technical matters

Interviewing: My staff performed well under my supervision and I always made budget.
Resume Writing: Successfully managed staff and resources within budget

Interviewing: I received a research grant for $100,000.
Resume Writing: Awarded $100,000 research grant

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