Re: pronouns in resumes

[Erik Hare <wabbitoid47 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

In my constant search for work, I often ask recruiters about resume style.  I have yet to find one that cares all that much.  They look for skills and experience, which I lay out as efficiently as possible.

The problem with banning pronouns is that it creates a tendency toward passive voice.  "I initiated experiments that proved" becomes "Experiments were initiated, proving".  Active verbs are by far the most compelling, and if they require a pronoun then by all means a pronoun is called for.

Naturally, I'm at the lower end of the spectrum and my experience may be different.  I submit the best writing samples I have and use active voice to directly and concisely stake my claim.  If that's not how it is done at the highest levels I suppose I will be forever scratching.

Erik Hare
http://erikhare.wordpress.com/


      
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