Should bad writing be a deal-breaker when hiring?
A reader writes:
I am getting a lot of applicants for jobs like welder, electrician etc. These resumes contain more mistakes (think grammar and spelling errors). I’m having a hard time understanding whether a candidate’s attention to detail on an application is really a reflection of their ability to do a good job at these jobs. I’m interested in hearing your opinion because for other positions (like admin or office) I would strongly consider attention to detail.
I answer this question – and two others – today in Inc. In, where I’m revisiting letters that are buried in the archives here from years ago (and sometimes updating/expanding their responses). You You can read it here.
Other questions I’ll be answering there today include:
- What should I say to a student employee who asks why someone left?
- Is “Thank you in advance” rude?
