News, Here is my job resumay. (employee, job application, applying, tips)

[JD59]

TORONTO (Reuters) - Typing mistakes in a job application can kill a would-be employee's chance of landing a job as employers bet that a sloppy resume means the applicant will do a sloppy job.

A telephone survey of 100 senior Canadian executives showed that more than a fifth of executives said a single typo on a resume or cover letter could cost a potential employee a job, while 28 percent said two mistakes would kill their chances.

Here is my job resumay | Oddly Enough | Reuters

[scarletneon]

"Have a keen eye for derail."

this might be good if you're applying to work for the railroad.

[annerk]

I've seen people incorrectly spell the name of the town they live in on applications. Pitiful.

[bande1102]

I agree resumes shouldn't have mistakes, obviously. However, I've been surprised at how many employers/recruiters have misspelled words on their company websites. For example, I was checking out a recruiting firm in an area I'm thinking about moving to and they had "waist" for "waste" throughout their otherwise professional website. Incidentally, the website repeatedly stated how elite this firm was and gave tips on resume-writing. I then checked out a potential employer (national firm) who also had misspelled words throughout the website. I don't know what's up with the spelling/proofreading thing right now.

[JTGJR]

I can do this job better "then" the other candidates and "than," you will be happy you hired me. I was even a "manger" in my prior position.

[annerk]

A manger, huh? Were you made of palm fronds, birch branches, or rocks?

[catfancier]

Originally Posted by bande1102

I agree resumes shouldn't have mistakes, obviously. However, I've been surprised at how many employers/recruiters have misspelled words on their company websites. For example, I was checking out a recruiting firm in an area I'm thinking about moving to and they had "waist" for "waste" throughout their otherwise professional website. Incidentally, the website repeatedly stated how elite this firm was and gave tips on resume-writing. I then checked out a potential employer (national firm) who also had misspelled words throughout the website. I don't know what's up with the spelling/proofreading thing right now.

In the same vein, I've seen the request, one more than one occasion, for a job applicant who is "detailed-orientated."

The person who wrote the ad listing was not so detail-oriented, eh?

[scarletneon]

Originally Posted by catfancier

In the same vein, I've seen the request, one more than one occasion, for a job applicant who is "detailed-orientated."

The person who wrote the ad listing was not so detail-oriented, eh?

that's why they needed someone!

[brassbin]

there is spelling and/or grammatical errors in very single post of this thread, including mine

[annerk]

Originally Posted by brassbin

there is spelling and/or grammatical errors in very single post of this thread, including mine

We're not applying for jobs. I'm the first to admit that when posting I don't always notice--or even bother correct if I do--typos and such. You had better believe that when working on a resume and cover letter--or any business correspondence--I go over them with a fine tooth comb prior to sending.