Let me preface by saying this mistake is one of the most common and also the most effortless to fix if you have the right tool. A recent study by Grammarlylooked at 50 active résumés on Indeed.com and learned the following:
60 % of errors on a resume are grammatical.Female job seekers make an average of 4 grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes in their résumé, while male job seekers average more than 6 mistakes.Job seekers from the southern U.S. make more mistakes (6) on their résumé than any other region: Northeastern U.S. (3.9), Midwest (3.6) and West (3.6).
View the Most Common Resume Errors by clicking this Infographic:
Nothing is worse that proofreading an email or document for a potential employer, only to realize you say there instead of their. Or a common one I see:
I am looking forward I was extremely excited to see the open position for a Fundraising Regional Director on you company’s website. (Spell-check is not going to pick up the difference between you and your).
That’s a big OOPS! Plus it’s just cringe-worthy after you worked so hard to make sure your entire job application shows off your experience, knowledge, and skills.
The best application on the market to prevent proofreading and grammar flubs is Grammarly.com. Grammarly is one of my favorite tools because it can check for errors in emails, social media posts, blogs, and online job applications. Even someone who is a grammar and punctuation pro can use an extra pair of eyes to ensure their documents are perfect.
You can try this tool for free by going to Grammarly.com and if you like it, I highly recommend buying a yearly subscription for about $12 per month. It will not only save you the precious time it takes to proofread the thousands of words you write weekly, but it can also save you any embarrassment. More importantly, it might help you land that job . There is a great image from Career Addictsays it all….
To
ensure your resume doesn’t have any grammatical errors, check out Grammarly.com
or send me a copy of your resume on LinkedIn or email me atcassiecareerconfidence@gmail.com.
Click the links below to get your top resume/job search questions answered from the first 4 Deadly Resume Mistakes:
#1- Not tailoring your resume towards each and every position. What are the systems that 95% of employers use to review and toss out resumes? What is the #1 way to ensure your resume beats the system?
#2- Not including quantifiable data. When hiring managers only take between 10-15 seconds to decide if your resume is going in the Yes or the No pile, what is the best way is to get your resume noticed?
#3-Including an Objective Statement. An objective statement doesn’t tell an employer what valuable skills and qualifications you bring to the table. What is the best way to replace an objective statement?
#4- Your Resume is Too Long. What is considered to be too long for a resume? What are the exceptions to the length rule?