Not once was I ever given a spelling or grammar test during a job interview (well, at least not when it wasn’t job related). What I didn’t realize until I became an interviewer is that a spelling test is a standard component of the hiring process. and it happens prior to the job interview never starts.
Would you believe that every day hundreds of highly qualified candidates are removed from the application review pile because they misspelled the company name or turned a running sentence into multiple paragraphs? In a 2009 survey of executives, 48% said two or more typos could cost an applicant a job.
While it may not be important to the job, spelling is important to the hiring process. If you haven’t made the decision to create and submit a well-written cover letter and resume, what does that say about your work ethic? The interviewer begins to doubt you and thinks: “If you can’t make sure this document is correct, how will you perform on the job? Are you going to skim through the relevant facts, go the extra mile, and say that mistakes aren’t a big deal?“
Given the choice between two highly qualified candidates, one with several spelling errors and one with none, I will call back the person who had no errors. If you are that person, you get a job interview. If you’re the one typing wrong, better luck next time.
Here are some tips to help you avoid unnecessary rejection:
1. Use the spell checker as a guide, not an authority. Programmers do their best to code all the spelling and grammar rules, but English is difficult and computers don’t know everything. learn the difference between they are Y their, it is Y itsand make sure you are attaching your resume instead of aggressor it’s.
two. Make sure the company name and job title are correct. Not only is spelling important here, but if you’re using a template and forget to change the information, you’ll be kicked out of the competition without a second glance.
3. ask a expert friend to help. If your friend is just as bad at spelling as you are, asking them to proofread your cover letter and resume isn’t the smartest thing to do. Turn to someone you think is an expert, whether it’s a co-worker, a parent, or a resume review service.