The power of a typo

 Published Date: July 24, 2009

Typos can be funny — we all know the giggles that ensue when an "l" is dropped from "public."

But in your resume, typos are deadly. And in this time of limited job opportunities, why point out your shortcomings in the first meeting?

Here is a good brief on the importance of a pristine resume:Never underestimate the power of a resume typo

My favorite errors are:

  • “I am attacking my resume for you to review.”
  • “I have a keen eye for derail.”
  • “Hope to hear from you, shorty.”