One of the most common complaints from recruiters is that applicants often do not pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The result is usually a CV, covering letter or other correspondence that is poorly written, unstructured, and gives a bad impression of the applicant.
Why is it so important to check your spelling and grammar in your application for a job?
Your CV and covering letter make up your first impression with a potential employer. You will definitely want to show yourself off in the best light!
The right spelling, grammar, punctuation, and structure will show employers that you are a capable, educated individual who pays attention to important details.
Just one small spelling mistake in your CV, which is often the result of not checking properly, could show potential employers that you don’t spend the necessary time making sure you do your work properly or checking it over for mistakes.
How to make sure that your CV and covering letter are perfect
It is incredibly easy to get your CV and covering letter absolutely perfect. Firstly, make use of paragraphs and type slowly so that you are sure you have not made a mistake. Try not to repeat the same word more than twice in the same sentence.
Use Spellcheck to highlight any mistakes. Read through your work once or twice or ask a friend or family member to look through it for you.
Before you send it off, make sure that you have not repeated any information unnecessarily, and make sure that you get your point across as directly as possible.