Quick Post for Job Seekers & Those Updating Resumes: Common & Uncommon Spelling & Grammar Mistakes Found in Resumes & Cover Letters

I came across yet another mistake on a resume today and finally need to do this blog posting.

ENVIRONEMTALIST  What is wrong with this word?

Remember job seekers and those updating a resume – SPELL CHECK YES, BUT GET A REVIEWER as well!  Why?  Spell check doesn’t work on words in full caps AND, spell check will not let you know of word-use mistakes with correctly spelled words (example – manger instead of manager).  

A while back I wrote a quick page titled Common and Uncommon Spelling, Grammar, or Word-Use Mistakes Found in Resumes and Cover Letters: Watch Out for These

Here is a bit from this page that might prove helpful.  Funny, but sad mistakes.  I’ll add more as I come across them (which is daily) and have time to post about them (which is not daily). 

Using lead instead of led - as in "Lead a team of engineers." Very common.

Overlooking spelling of manager - instead using manger . This is quite common as manger is an actual correct word for spell checkers. "Maintenance manger."

"I wish to put froth my resume."

"Position was illuminated as of the first of the year due to downsizing and lack of work."

"I would like to get to a wormer climate."

"Increased sickle time."

"Supervised maintenance screw ."

"Security Clearance: Secrete ."

For a full guide on writing a resume or CV from a guy who looks at resumes every day, visit Resume Writing 101: Free Guide Provides Key Steps, Tricks, and Tips to Follow when Writing a New Resume / CV or when Updating an Old Resume / CV