10 Common Spelling Errors Found On Resumes

10 Common Spelling Errors Found On Resumes

Considering the importance the role of a resume takes in attempting to gain an interview there is nothing as infuriating for recruiters than when they receive resumes and cover letters that contain spelling errors.

Spelling mistakes display a lack of preparation, poor attention to detail and can dissuade employers from even wanting to interview you. This list of 10 of the most common spelling errors will hopefully assist you in creating a compelling cover-letter and an error-free resume.

Correct Spelling        Incorrect Spelling

Indispensable            My sales skills have been “indespensable” …

 
Correspondence        I include my business card for future “corresspondance”…

 
Accommodate            I will be happy to “accommadate” any queries…

 
Management              I seek a ”managment” role to continue my career growth… 

 
Separate                     My references are attached as a “seperate” document…

 
February                     Commenced employment in “Febuary”…

 
Occasion                     There was an “ocassion” when…

 
Necessary                    Should more information be “necessery”… 

 
Correspondence         For future “corraspondence”… 

The time you take checking and ensuring that your resume is free of spelling mistakes may prove to be time well spent indeed, so double-check everything before you send your application forward.

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