ShareThisThey cross a hiring manager's desk every day: resumes containing the same common mistakes. Spelling errors, for instance, are ubiquitous. Applicants frequently use "fast paste" instead of "fast paced." Other perennial problems include confusing "perspective" and "prospective" and, somewhat surprisingly, "rapid" and "rabid." Here are some other repeat offenders:
"OBJECTION: To be the best employee I can be."
What do you have against this worthwhile career goal?
COVER LETTER: "I possess extreme talent. Higher me, higher me, higher me!"
A triple typo.
"LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluid in several languages."
His words flow freely.
"SKILLS: I no computers inside and out."
"Know" doubt a careful review would have helped him catch this mistake.
To avoid errors similar to the ones above, develop a proofreading plan. Read your resume aloud and on the computer screen several times, run spell-check and ask a friend or family member to take a close look at your document. You should never submit a resume that hasn't been seen by at least two sets of eyes. These job seekers could have used some editing assistance:
"WORK HISTORY: Biotech business analyst, hired January 1930."
She certainly possesses plenty of experience.
COVER LETTER: "I am a good person, seriously. Scott's honor."
As long as Scott will vouch for you ...
When it comes to grammatical goofs, this sales candidate is the new undisputed champ:
COVER LETTER: "I'm enthusiastic and have incredible work ethics. Take a look at my resumea, but call me quick if your intrested because a lot of companyss are offering me jobs."
We have our doubts.
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