Source – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, June 29, 2009
SALARY REQUIREMENTS: I’m looking for something with reasonable py."
It would "pay" to proofread your resume.
One mistake could be all it takes. An employer who has been inundated with applications doesn’t need much of an excuse to remove you from contention. Keep yourself in the running by meticulously proofreading your resume for spelling and grammatical errors. Beyond running spell-check, read your document aloud slowly so you can focus on each word. Ask a business colleague to double-check your work. These job seekers were tripped up by typos:
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If possible get an outside set of eyes to read through it. A professional grammar editor would help you present your best face to the world as they are likely to correct all the misspelled words and awkward phrases.