“I threw three resumes, back to back, into the garbage today”, said a local business owner who shall remain nameless. Although he gave me permission to publicize his name and the name of his business, I choose to keep it private in the interest of avoiding negative feedback.
I asked him why he tossed out those resumes. His response was: “Terrible grammar, bad spelling…” He went on to explain he has invested an “astronomical amount of money” in his new business, not to mention blood, sweat, and tears, and he will not consider hiring people who “can’t put forth the effort to write a decent resume and proofread it for spelling and grammatical errors”.
This business owner is looking for people who can demonstrate a genuine desire to work for his company, not people who quickly and frantically scribble out a ridiculous resume in response to a job opening.
This business owner is going to be tossing a lot more resumes in the garbage, and some of those who have submitted their resume are going to be wondering why they haven’t been called for an interview. I see a lot of the resumes people are sending out and know why they will never get a call for an interview. Bad grammar and bad spelling, yes. Ridiculous formatting, usually. And above all, complete irrelevance to the job they are applying for.
If you have no experience, training, or education related to the job opportunity you are applying for, why would a business owner be interested in you as a potential employee? Many job applicants list all of their work histories, no matter how far removed from the position they are applying for, thinking that perhaps the employer will find some relevant value in something they have done in the past. That thinking is wrong! Employers know what they want and they tell you what they want in thier job postings. Give them only what they are looking for, and, give it to them with impeccible spelling and grammar!
Alright all you job-seekers, there it is for today. Remember, since I am an expert resume-writer, I can develop a kick-ass resume and cover letter for you, so don’t stress! Believe me, hiring an expert to write such an important document can make the difference between going to interviews and staying at home. As always, I invite your comments so I can make this blog really useful and helpful to all job-seekers.
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