I have a question; would it be wise to indicate to the employer that they made a typo in their advertisment after applying or after I received the job offer?
I think it's kinda weird that I have to meticulously spell-check my resume while they misuse the apostrophe S. EX:
CASHIER'S WANTED or....
No expirience needed or...
Benefit's included
2006-10-05 10:26:19 · 9 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I understand we're all human; I'm just curious. This issue was also brought up on an NPR radio show several months back.
2006-10-05 10:48:09 · update #1
I wouldn't at all. You should look at boosting their confidence not pick faults. All managers / business owners want to feel proud of their firm and wont take kindly to criticism from an outsider. If you really have to though, do it after you get the job!
2006-10-05 10:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by dan 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would just let it go. Just because the word is misspelled doesn't mean the employer did it. The person that handles this kind of thing at the newspaper could be the blame. Regardless, neither of the two are going to admit they made the error, so what's the point? IF you are going to bring it to the attention of someone, call the newspaper first.
2006-10-05 10:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should overlook the notion all together and forget it.
It very well may have been the typesetters mistake at the publication, and not the employers at all.
and, it wouldn't be a good idea to think you might want to get one over on the potential employer BEFORE you get the job, because they might decide to get one over on you, and LOSE your resume.
Quit being such a nit picker.
Your glass is obviously half empty.
as an employer, I don't think I would even want a person with your pettiness working for me.
(and yes, I did spell check this entry, but regardless, if you find an error, tough, I am only human)
2006-10-05 10:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The newspaper has an editor. They should ensure the customer looks good by editing and correcting this type of error. I would not mention the error to my employer. Just continue to provide a good example by proper use of punctuation and grammar.
2006-10-05 10:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by JuJu 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If its a newspaper add it could be newspapers fault or other printers fault if a flyer you might politely let employer know about typo but not put blame on them.
2006-10-05 10:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by eeknogeek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the past, I applied as proofreader for a small newspaper that provides nothing but want ads. I took their most recent copy of their paper and highlighted the mistakes. I don't think they appreciated it. Get a feel for the interview and the person who is interviewing you. If you think they would appreciate the humor, tell them, but if not, let it be.
2006-10-05 10:34:11 · answer #6 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends how much your need the job.
I don't think I would apply for a job if there were too many errors, but one or two in a large ad would be ok.
2006-10-05 10:31:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would probably mention it with a smile anytime. If the above is an exact copy, then experience was misspelled too.
2006-10-05 10:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It might be best to keep your comments to yourself ;.)
2006-10-05 11:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋