Posts Tagged ‘typo’

I was browsing around CareerBuilder.com the other day and came across a great article called 25 Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search written by Anthony Balderrama.

This article is a great “what not to do” resource which is meant to guide your actions by telling you what won’t land you the job. The article tries to distill the entire job search process down into 1500 words or less, but it does have some excellent information that you should be aware of. In fact, two specific points stood out to me as great advice for job seekers of any age or experience level.

First, searching for only the perfect job (number 5). I have known a number of people (close friends included) who have had problems when job hunting solely because they were waiting for the perfect job to come along. If you remember back to my recent article The Myth of the Dream Job, this is an enormous mistake as you will almost certainly overlook great jobs and great companies that don’t fit your initial profile. The lesson here is that if your job search is too narrow in scope, you will not only be unemployed longer, but you will miss some great opportunities.

Second is the subject of typos on your resume and cover letter. Nothing will destroy your chances of landing the job faster than spelling and grammar problems in your application package. I have met recruiters who will immediately discard an application if there is a spelling or grammar problem. It doesn’t matter if the person is at the top of their class or the bottom. What makes this even more frustrating is that is such an avoidable mistake. Don’t let this be you.

Either way, this is a great article that is well worth the read. Check it out here.

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