I didn't see it until i faxed it.
2007-01-02 13:21:03 · 19 answers · asked by frankinsuranc 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It really depends on so many external factors, like the hiring manager paying full attention to everything youu have written in that cover letter. It is preferable not to have any grammatical errors, especially in a cover letter or a resume, because they both speak instead of you, if you know what I mean. Not proofreading it kinda suggests you're being shallow. But maybe the error is not that easy to observe and you'll do just fine.
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2007-01-03 03:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the job you are applying for.
If I were concerned that this may happen, I would correct the error, print the resume' out on real nice paper, and either mail or hand deliver it.
I know where I work, we don't bother to look at a resume' that comes through the fax. It's tacky.
Good luck to you on your job search.
2007-01-02 21:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could, but it depends on the job.
A typo cost me a job, but I was applying for a job as a copywriter (sad on my part, I know).
One of my friends hires people for a major financial company. She throws away any resumes and cover letters with errors.
My current boss cannot stand errors. She won't even give application materials with errors a second glance.
They don't have to be grammar "nazis" either. These people simply figure that if you don't take the time to perfect your materials, what will that say about your abilities as an employee. It sucks, but it's true.
2007-01-02 21:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe-if its on he coverletter, definately - if the error is on the resume.
Maybe not so much if its on the coverletter - but its not a good omem. The coverletter and the resume is the companys 1st ntroduction to you.
I'd send it again with the correction, saying the first one was sent in error - They'll remember you, thinking - "See he corrected the typo", and respect your fix-it attitude, then again they might not even notice. It really depends on who sees the fax 1st and what tyepe of job your applying for.
But if you send it again, you know that you did the best that you could and never will you send out a coversheet w/out checking it once or twice.
2007-01-02 21:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by IncDivaInk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably not consider you for the job if I saw a grammatical error on the cover letter... but there is a good chance that they didn't read the entire thing and might have missed it. Also, if they have already talked to you and liked you or have something else to judge you on then you probably still have a chance.
2007-01-02 21:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how bad the mistake was and how meticulous or fuzzy the hiring person is. It would also depend on the job. If you were applying for a job as a mechanic or an engineer and you had lots of experience and a good education, I don't think it would matter much. If you were applying for a job as an editor, then it might cost you the job.
2007-01-02 21:24:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could. I interview people and I always note the typos on their cover letters and resumes. One minor one, I may be okay with. More than one, a red flag goes up and it goes in the thanks but no thanks pile. I think that if the person was careless enough to make typos on their resume (first impression) what type of employee will they be.
You could always resend it with the typo corrected and a small note on the fax cover.
2007-01-02 21:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by gauchogirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how bad it is, who sees it, the job you are applying for and your qualifications. The simple answer is "Yes", it could. Many screeners use things like that to narrow the field of applicants before interviewing. If you have someone who notices these things (like me) or is real picky, it sends a message that you got in a hurry or were careless. We all do it from time to time, but employers like to think that if you are applying for a job, you will be extra careful. Good writing skills are essential in many jobs and are appreciated by most of us.
2007-01-02 21:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by fordkid14 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a huge deal *unless it was something really really BAD* like 'me want job' or something... I had an application filled out once where there was a hired section on the back, the 'do not write in this space' thing for management to fill in info... and in one of the boxes where it says 'sex' this guy wrote YES PLEASE... lmao.
If you're the guy, you're the guy and its probably all good. If it bugs you alot, fix, note, and refax. Who knows, might even get a laugh out of it years down the road at your retirement party.
2007-01-02 21:31:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, but what will definitely get their attention is if you fax the corrected copy along with a note apologizing for the error.
It'll get their attention and let them know that you did at least catch it.
2007-01-02 21:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by Jazz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋