While LinkedIn is a powerful tool to show-off your professional accomplishments, a simple spelling error can undercut your entire resume and ability.
In a highly competitive job market, simple grammatical errors can put a dent on one’s job application. Resumes with multiple grammatical mistakes are about 20% less likely to have an interview than those without any errors, according to a study published by the Public Library of Science. The same study found that recruiters often attributed these mistakes to an applicant’s perceived lack of interpersonal skills and conscientiousness. With people often prioritizing speed over accuracy, grammatical errors may slip through the cracks, potentially costing them a job.
