你很優秀,經驗也豐富,卻老是在英文履歷上被打槍?也許問題不是你不夠好,而是沒寫成「讓外國主管看懂的英文」。

很多科技人才寫英文履歷時,會用「翻譯出來的中文」,看起來很像學生報告或公司內部文件,而不是國際職場上的專業申請書。以下是最常見的5個錯誤:

1.Responsible for…

  • Responsible for firmware testing and documentation.
  • Responsible for managing project timeline.

這樣寫的問題:全履歷寫著你「負責」,卻看不到你「做到」什麼。這些句子像是在複製職位敘述,沒有表現出你價值。更專業的說法:

  • Executed system-level firmware testing across 3 product lines, reducing bug count by 35%.
  • Managed project timeline for a cross-functional team of 12, delivering ahead of schedule.

2.Teamwork/Communication/Hardworking

  • Good communication skills.
  • Strong sense of teamwork and responsibility.

這樣寫的問題:空泛的詞彙寫再多也不會加分。這些詞看似正面,但空洞、沒細節,HR早已看膩。更具體的說法:

  • Presented weekly updates to stakeholders from engineering, design, and operations.
  • Facilitated remote collaboration across 4 time zones during a 6-month product launch.

3.Familiar with/Know how to

  • Familiar with Python and Git.
  • Know how to use Tableau.

這樣寫的問題:錯把「知道」當「會用」。Familiar、know how to代表「看過、了解」,但不代表你真的能解決問題。更精準的說法:

  • Proficient in Python and Git; developed automation tools for deployment and version control.
  • Used Tableau to build real-time dashboards tracking KPIs for 3 product teams.

4.「Cost down project」不是英文

中式英文讓外國人看不懂!若寫「Led a cost down project for server production」,外國主管恐怕會皺眉,心想:What’s a cost down project?

正確英文會說「cost reduction」或「cost-saving measures」。

修正寫法:

  • Led a cost-reduction initiative that cut server production cost by 12%.
  • Identified vendor consolidation opportunities, saving $300K annually.

5.沒寫出時間、成效或數據

  • Developed an internal tool for task management.
  • Participated in the hardware design process.

這樣寫的問題:這些句子沒有成果、沒有變化,看不見「你做了什麼、造成什麼影響」,就像背景介紹。

改寫範例:

  • Developed an internal task management tool that reduced daily planning time by 40%.
  • Participated in circuit redesign that improved thermal performance by 15%.

你不是沒做事,而是沒「寫對」

好的英文履歷不是「翻譯好的中文」,而要用國際職場的語言,呈現出你能創造的價值。給科技人3個寫履歷的關鍵提醒:

  1. 用動詞開頭,寫成果時不要寫你「負責」什麼,而是「做到」什麼。
  2. 加上數據和成效,讓人看得到你實際解決了什麼問題。
  3. 別濫用履歷buzzwords,改以「動作+成果」,展現自身軟實力。

責任編輯:倪旻勤
核稿編輯:陳瑋鴻