One canonical dictionary entry associated with Languages, Mainframe Legacy Enterprise Systems. Category associations do not create separate skill pages.
Overview
What PL/I refers to
PL/I is a term used in software development for writing, maintaining, and reviewing software. In the ResumeITKeys dictionary it is associated with Languages, Mainframe Legacy Enterprise Systems. Its practical meaning depends on the system, team, and responsibilities described in a role.
A job description may mention PL/I in connection with application development, automation, services, integrations, or technical problem solving. Read the surrounding responsibilities to understand the expected depth of knowledge; its presence does not mean every employer requires the same experience.
Search terms
Resume keywords
Canonical skill
PL/I
Related concepts
These are useful concepts to describe when they reflect your experience; they are not aliases for PL/I.
language fundamentals
data structures
error handling
automated tests
What to demonstrate
Core competencies
PL/I: language fundamentals
PL/I: data structures
PL/I: error handling
PL/I: automated tests
These are category-guided starting points for Languages. Check each item against the actual scope of PL/I before using it.
For your resume
Suggested resume bullet templates
If you have genuine experience with PL/I, name the product or system, the work you performed, and a result you can verify. Add it only where it accurately reflects your work, responsibilities, or verified learning.
Technical implementationTemplate, not a claim of completed work
Applied PL/I to [specific task or workflow] using [method or feature], and verified [tests, review, or evidence].
Achievement orientedTemplate, not a claim of completed work
Completed [deliverable involving PL/I] for [project, service, or team], addressing [specific requirement].
Impact orientedTemplate, not a claim of completed work
Contributed to [verified outcome] by applying PL/I to [specific work], measured or confirmed through [evidence].
Practice ideas
Suggested projects
These are ideas to complete or adapt. They are not examples of your past experience.
PL/I practice implementation
A guided practice task focused on PL/I: language fundamentals.
Suggested technologies
PL/I
Implementation tasks
Define the PL/I context and a bounded objective
Apply language fundamentals and data structures to the scenario
Record validation, limitations, and findings
Skills demonstrated
language fundamentals
data structures
error handling
automated tests
Resume bullet template
Practiced PL/I through [specific implementation], documenting [method] and [verifiable evidence].
PL/I validation exercise
A guided practice task focused on PL/I: error handling.
Suggested technologies
PL/I
Implementation tasks
Define the PL/I context and a bounded objective
Apply language fundamentals and data structures to the scenario
Record validation, limitations, and findings
Skills demonstrated
language fundamentals
data structures
error handling
automated tests
Resume bullet template
Practiced PL/I through [specific implementation], documenting [method] and [verifiable evidence].
Resume placement
How to include PL/I in a resume
List it in Skills when it is relevant to the role and you can discuss your level accurately.
Show practical use in an experience or project entry: state the task, your contribution, and evidence.
Connect it to a specific project instead of repeating the keyword without context.
Describe proficiency plainly, such as coursework, a completed project, or professional use; do not imply a certification you have not earned.
Use the job posting's wording only where it accurately describes your experience. Avoid keyword stuffing.