NO More TYPOS! 08/01/2010
How to Avoid the dreaded typo (whether you are job searching or not): 1. Start your document, blog post, LinkedIn profile, Google profile etc. in Word or a like application. Check your Document Review settings - make sure you do not have options set to ignore words in Caps or other terms. Spell- and Grammar-check. 2. Do not automatically accept word processor suggestions: Somewhere, out there today, is a major proposal that has the word "seamy" where "seamlessly" should have been. Really changed the meaning of the paragraph. 3. Copy your text into Notepad to strip underlying formatting & HTML that may create issues if you are pasting into a CMS. 4. Copy and paste using a Browser that has a spell-check option. 5. Used web-based resources if you are in doubt of spelling or meaning of a word. http://www.wordcentral.com/ from Miriam-Webster is a good, free tool. There are many others. 6. Have an objective party review whenever possible, or set the work aside for at least a couple of hours so you may review it with "fresh" eyes. 7. Hire the great folks at RescueResumes and be done with it! Add Comment |
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