One place where spelling really counts: on a job application. Martha shares some painfully funny proof. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Job Application Spelling Errors”
If you think spelling doesn’t matter, think again.
A recent telephone survey of 100 senior Canadian executives showed that more than a fifth of them
Said one single typo on a resume or a cover letter could cost a potential employee that job.
And 28% of them said that two mistakes would kill that applicant’s chances.
And they listed in the report on this survey some of the common mistakes.
For example, dear sir or madman, I’m attacking my resume for you to review.
Following is a grief overview of my skills.
Oh, terrible.
And finally, have a keen eye for derail.
Oh, no.
I can see this happening.
I live in dread of doing that kind of thing.
But, of course, the moral of the story is, yes, run spellcheck, but do not rely on it.
Well, if you’ve got tricks for keeping your spelling intact so that you can get the job,
Send us an email to words@waywordradio.org.
