We posted about typos in resumes back in September and mentioned a significant survey result:
Eighty-four percent of executives polled said it takes just one or two typographical errors in a resume to remove a candidate from consideration for a job opening; 47 percent said a single typo could be the deciding factor.
Time to turn the tables on these executives. I just read a sales ad from a sizeable company that had this typo in the description:
…seeking an outstanding individual for Territory Account Manger
Perhaps Christmas is still on their mind, but this error leaps from the page. Obviously from the survey mentioned above, typos on resumes are potential deal-breakers. What does it say about the company when they post an ad that contains a typo? My initial impression is that the company lacks an attention to detail in their work. If candidates are expected to be perfect in their proofreading, I would argue the same standard should be applied to hiring companies.