How should I phrase my bio without using I,we or me , in my resume? (self employed, sample)
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I recently read somewhere that a resume should never use 1st person pronouns like I,we or me , however the resume should still be always in first person. I'm a bit confused and am not able to rephrase my opening paragraph, which reads:
"I am a Marketer, Entrepreneur and a Blogger. I’ve been marketing online for 9+ years
now and have launched several software products in past, that have grossed 5 - 6 figures in
sales, and have been a part of many other product launches. I currently run 2 high traffic
media websites and provide marketing consultation and services to my clients"
Experienced marketer, entrepreneur and blogger with over 9 years of online marketing experience. Led the launch of several software products grossing six figures in sales; and provided key support for various other product launches. Currently run two high traffic media websites and provide marketing consultation and services.
You don't plenty of people who have been hired use "I, me, my, etc." Just as the experts say to always wear a closed toe shoe or structured jacket plenty of sandal cardigan wearers have gotten the job. Dressing for the position you want could make you stand out and make others feel you are stand offish and not a team player.
Too many of these rules are broken or erratically applied.
However, when I pointed this out at a job seminar I was recommended for home health care positions which I have never done and the starting wage was lower than before and only part time. I noticed this in their reference materials and wanted to know what was correct what was stated or what was printed.
You don't plenty of people who have been hired use "I, me, my, etc." Just as the experts say to always wear a closed toe shoe or structured jacket plenty of sandal cardigan wearers have gotten the job. Dressing for the position you want could make you stand out and make others feel you are stand offish and not a team player.
Too many of these rules are broken or erratically applied.
I agree with this to a point. The key here is that what is acceptable/normal is up to the person on the other end reading your resume. So using pink, scented resume paper may actually work in your favor... but the odds on that is likely slim.
I've definitely seen narrative resumes where the narration is in the 1st or 3rd person. However, it is rare, and most are for contract work (and often responding to a RFP).
Experienced marketer, entrepreneur and blogger with over 9 years of online marketing experience. Led the launch of several software products grossing six figures in sales; and provided key support for various other product launches. Currently run two high traffic media websites and provide marketing consultation and services.
Thanks a ton. You're awesome!
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Originally Posted by PinkElephant
You don't plenty of people who have been hired use "I, me, my, etc." Just as the experts say to always wear a closed toe shoe or structured jacket plenty of sandal cardigan wearers have gotten the job. Dressing for the position you want could make you stand out and make others feel you are stand offish and not a team player.
Too many of these rules are broken or erratically applied.
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Originally Posted by macroy
I agree with this to a point. The key here is that what is acceptable/normal is up to the person on the other end reading your resume. So using pink, scented resume paper may actually work in your favor... but the odds on that is likely slim.
I've definitely seen narrative resumes where the narration is in the 1st or 3rd person. However, it is rare, and most are for contract work (and often responding to a RFP).
Exactly as macroy said. I've been doing contract work and always used 1st person narration. I sent my previous resume (which had "I") to multiple companies and the response was low.
Also, do you guys think mentioning "entrepreneur" in the resume could go against me, since most of the companies won't consider someone who is self employed/entrepreneur (that's what I think)..
It's not saying first person, pink print or scented paper is the norm or preferred. Just that it's not the be all and end all. BTW, it's a warm climate here but many places want the collarbone completely covered. Tell me upfront, it's a dealbreaker for $10 an hour or less.
It's not saying first person, pink print or scented paper is the norm or preferred. Just that it's not the be all and end all. BTW, it's a warm climate here but many places want the collarbone completely covered. Tell me upfront, it's a dealbreaker for $10 an hour or less.
Yourposts are amateurish. There is an established format that gets resumes read. Using 3rd person, action verbs and quantifiable numbers is a proven way to get more attention. There are folks who win the lottery but that's not a great career strategy by any means. Atop giving out bad advice.
The number of grammatical errors in the sample résumés is astonishing.
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