We’ve discussed the candidate faux pas of spelling errors in their resume. The resume is typically the most formal document the candidate will write themselves. Proof-reading and spell-checking should be standard practice. If you have read any bulk of resumes you know this is not the case.
I have a real problem with employment ads which contain spelling errors. This morning I read an ad for a sales manager (reads more like a salesperson with a big title) that contained this error:
“Develope”
Honestly, how hard is it to run a spell-check before posting? Most of the boards have built in spell-checkers and if they don’t, write the ad in Word (with spell-checking enabled) and copy/paste it into the online form.
The next paragraph in the ad starts with this sentence:
Be a quality closer and business negociate that can win corporate business clients…
I assume the intended word was “negotiator” but they weren’t close on that one either.
The irony in all these errors is that the hiring company is a printer. If you are going to spend $300-$400 on an ad, take the time to triple-check your work.