Employers can tell a lot about a job applicant
Sixty-four percent of resumes contain at least one spelling mistake, according to a survey by job search site Adzuna, and 10% of resumes include five or more errors. Out of the 90,000 resumes Adzuna analyzed, just one-third were error free. Other common mistakes included unexplained
“Spelling mistakes, inconsistent work histories and missing information are all red flags for potential employers, telling them that you did not take the application process seriously and aren’t fully committed to learning about the open role,” Lily Valentin, head of North America operations for Adzuna, said in a release. “Even amid the great resignation, candidates need to put their best foot forward with hiring managers to be competitive and land a lucrative role.”
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While prospective employees may feel like they have the upper hand right now, employers are still being selective with who they bring through the door. Seventy-seven percent of employers will automatically disqualify an applicant over spelling and grammar errors, according to a survey by Indeed. And many companies now use applicant tracking systems, which
The average recruiter spends just seven seconds scanning through a resume, according to an eye-tracking study by career site Ladders. To make sure only the right details stand out, check out these commonly misspelled words to avoid any embarrassing snafus in your next job application.
