Monday, August 2, 2010

Your Application Needs to be Mistake-Free!

Filling out a job application is a tedious and time consuming task. Many times potential employers get frustrated filling out the information in an application, whether online or on paper. Here is the top reason why you need to slow down, pay attention to detail and complete your applications correctly!

Typos, mistakes and errors on an application may show that you are not detail oriented or cannot handle completing simple tasks and could cost you an interview.

If an employer looks at an application with mistakes or sees that someone did not take the time to proofread their responses, they could immediately toss the applicant’s information without further consideration no matter what qualifications or experience they have.

Proofreading is crucial in the job market. You need to check and double-check applications, forms, cover letters, resumes and any other documents you turn into a potential employer for errors. You don’t want ANYTHING to hinder your chances of getting a job, so make your application easy-to-read and mistake-free!


-JT