I just noticed that I had two minor errors on a thank you letter I just sent out for a business school interview. I used the word "regards" where it should have been "regard" and put a common in the sentence "Thank you, I look forward to speaking with you in the future." where there should have been a period after you. How noticeable will these errors be and what kind of impact can they have? The rest of the letter was very well written. I actually gave it to an attorney at my firm and he didn't notice the errors. My interview didn't go as well as I had hoped so this letter was my chance to redeem myself. I think it was a good letter, but small things like that can be seen as sloppiness. To be honest, my grammar can use some work and these are issues that I would have not noticed, unless someone told me after the fact, which is what happened.
2007-09-10 12:17:07 · 7 answers · asked by xbox360classact 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It should be error-free. The interviewer may not even notice.
2007-09-10 13:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took a training class in management skills, and when the topic of spelling errors and such in resumes or letters from prospective employees, we were instructed to "be kind" and overlook the errors and concentrate on the content. Same goes for you... if the prospective employer really wants you, they will overlook your errors.
However, since this is a "business school," that may be a different matter!!! If your grammar can use some work, then GO TO IT... and WORK on it! There are loads of books out there to help with grammar... even in the "bargain book" section or the library. The more you learn, the better you become, the more easily you will get those good jobs... AND advance in them!
Good luck! Have a polite day!
2007-09-10 14:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not so sure the "regards"/"regard" issue is an error unless I saw it in context. As for the comma splice issue, your potential boss may or may not notice it. It also depends on the nature of the position you are applying for. If you are applying to be a copy editor, accountant or someone else who does detailed work, such details could harm you. In the future, maybe you can have a friend or colleague proofread your interview thank-you letters before you send them out.
2007-09-10 12:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you admit your grammar needs work, everyone does at some point. Writing under stress will likely make a person make more mistakes, those errors are not too bad, however have someone proof read your work. It's not the end of the world however it makes the letter seem unprofessional with simple errors. Most people unless they are highly critical won't catch major major sneaky errors, good luck on you endeavor.
2007-09-10 12:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Esta.Is.My.AKA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You put a "common" instead of a period? Now THAT would be bad.
As to error #1, it depends where you misused "regard." Did you say, "I enjoyed speaking with you in regard/regards to your MBA program" ? If that was the error, I wouldn't have noticed. If, however, you signed the letter, "Best regard[], Joe Schmo," then I would worry about your sloppiness.
As to error #2, I wouldn't sweat it. "Thank you" by itself isn't necessarily a standalone sentence. That shouldn't be a deal killer.
2007-09-10 12:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem like quite the perfectionist, worrying about little things like that. I don't think it'll make any impact at all on your interview, though I'm not saying this means you'll get the job. You'll get it if it's right for you (and your boss).
2007-09-10 12:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by rlsejhm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are screwed
2007-09-10 12:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by Trid 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋