{"id":10747,"date":"2022-06-06T16:38:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T13:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:40:43","slug":"grammar-mistakes-in-resumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Grammar Mistakes In Resumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#What_Do_Your_Resume_Spelling_and_Grammar_Errors_Say_About_You_as_a_Candidate\" title=\"What Do Your Resume Spelling and Grammar Errors Say About You as a Candidate?\">What Do Your Resume Spelling and Grammar Errors Say About You as a Candidate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Biggest_Grammar_Mistakes_on_Resume\" title=\"Biggest Grammar Mistakes on Resume\">Biggest Grammar Mistakes on Resume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Sentences_That_Continue_Indefinitely\" title=\"Sentences That Continue Indefinitely\">Sentences That Continue Indefinitely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Altering_Tenses\" title=\"Altering Tenses\">Altering Tenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Mistakes_with_Homophones\" title=\"Mistakes with Homophones\">Mistakes with Homophones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#The_Use_of_Apostrophes_in_Plural_Words\" title=\"The Use of Apostrophes in Plural Words\">The Use of Apostrophes in Plural Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Capitalization_at_Random\" title=\"Capitalization at Random\">Capitalization at Random<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Using_the_First_Person\" title=\"Using the First Person\">Using the First Person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Subject-Verb_Agreement\" title=\"Subject-Verb Agreement\">Subject-Verb Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Random_Misspelling_of_Words\" title=\"Random Misspelling of Words\">Random Misspelling of Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/grammar-mistakes-on-resume\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re like most people, you use your word processor\u2019s spelling and grammar checker to correct errors as you type your resume. When you misspell a job title or abruptly change the verb tense, little colored squiggles appear beneath the error.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of technology\u2019s progress, Word grammar checks do not catch everything. It means your resume could have many more spelling and grammar mistakes. These mistakes make a poor first impression on hiring committees.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, misspellings of words may cause applicant tracking software (ATS) to ignore your application, resulting in you never making it past the first round.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Your_Resume_Spelling_and_Grammar_Errors_Say_About_You_as_a_Candidate\"><\/span>What Do Your Resume Spelling and Grammar Errors Say About You as a Candidate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although grammar resume mistakes are common, most hiring managers react negatively to them, no matter how minor they appear. To some, a single blunder can completely disqualify a well-qualified candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, I\u2019d say that more than half of the resumes I see have misspellings and poor grammar. It is unacceptable, particularly at the executive and C-suite levels.<\/p>\n<p>So, why do misspellings and poor grammar top the list of resume mistakes that cost you a job? Because they demonstrate to hiring managers that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You Must improve your Communication Skills;<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re not serious about the job;<\/li>\n<li>You ignore details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_Grammar_Mistakes_on_Resume\"><\/span>Biggest Grammar Mistakes on Resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of the most common grammar mistakes on your resume, so you can double-check that your resume is free of them before applying for your next dream job:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sentences that continue indefinitely;<\/li>\n<li>Altering sentences;<\/li>\n<li>Mistakes with homophones;<\/li>\n<li>The use of apostrophes in plural words;<\/li>\n<li>Capitalization at random;<\/li>\n<li>Using first-person pronoun;<\/li>\n<li>Subject-verb agreement;<\/li>\n<li>Accidental misspelling of words.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sentences_That_Continue_Indefinitely\"><\/span>Sentences That Continue Indefinitely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some believe that bullet lists permit them to add lists of tasks, duties, and responsibilities separated by commas. However, if you\u2019re writing in complete sentences, remember that it must sound coherent.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let your list of accomplishments or employment history deceive you. Break up your run-on sentences into smaller, more coherent sentences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Altering_Tenses\"><\/span>Altering Tenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Altering tenses is common because people focus on the action part of the word rather than the tenses. You had to decide whether to write it in the past or the more neutral present tense\u2014but not both.<\/p>\n<p>Maintain consistent tenses throughout. It\u2019s less strenuous to write your current job duties in the present tense, but if you want to write in the past tense, it\u2019s better to keep it consistent. While this may go unnoticed at first glance, a closer inspection will reveal a lack of attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p>It would help if you described the accomplishments and responsibilities in the past tense (e.g., developed, implemented, launched, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>However, when describing responsibilities in your current position, you should use the present tense (e.g., create, program, oversee, etc.). Your branding statement and career summary should also use present-tense verbs to describe your skills, qualities, and value.<\/p>\n<p>Avoiding grammar mistakes in your resume is crucial, but it&#8217;s equally important to present it right, especially if you&#8217;re considering a career change.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_with_Homophones\"><\/span>Mistakes with Homophones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re so eager to finish and submit your resume that you don\u2019t notice you\u2019ve mixed up \u201ctheir\u201d and \u201cthere.\u201d It is one of the worst spelling mistakes on a resume. Alternatively, \u201ctwo,\u201d \u201cto,\u201d and \u201ctoo,\u201d or \u201cyou\u2019re\u201d and \u201cyour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These homophones\u2014words that sound similar but mean different things and are spelled differently\u2014are so common that even seasoned professionals mix them up in their resumes. The following are the most frequently confused homophones on job applications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To, two, and too<\/li>\n<li>There, there, and they\u2019re<\/li>\n<li>Lose \/ loose<\/li>\n<li>Your \/ you\u2019re<\/li>\n<li>Accept \/ except<\/li>\n<li>Affect \/ effect<\/li>\n<li>Knew \/ new<\/li>\n<li>Personal \/ personnel<\/li>\n<li>Roll \/ role<\/li>\n<li>Weather \/ whether<\/li>\n<li>Counsel \/ council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before submitting, thoroughly proofread it to ensure that it makes sense. If necessary, sound out each homophone to ensure you use the correct one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10749 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mistakes-with-Homophones.jpg\" alt=\"Mistakes-with-Homophones\" width=\"517\" height=\"312\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Use_of_Apostrophes_in_Plural_Words\"><\/span>The Use of Apostrophes in Plural Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your resume boasts that you \u201ccreated the company website and performed IT\u2019S maintenance,\u201d an errant apostrophe will catch the hiring manager\u2019s eye\u2014and not in a good way.<\/p>\n<p>The distinction between a plural and a possessive or contraction is straightforward: if you want to include an apostrophe to a word like \u201cits,\u201d consider whether it makes sense to read it as \u201cit is.\u201d If so, you have a contraction rather than a plural. Apostrophes are not used with plural words.<\/p>\n<p>When referring to possession with the pronoun \u201cit,\u201d omit the apostrophe. To make your sentences shorter and bullet points more concise, use the pronoun \u201cit\u201d instead of a full name to refer to a company, campaign, or initiative. You don\u2019t need an apostrophe to show ownership here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capitalization_at_Random\"><\/span>Capitalization at Random<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This prevalent error occurs when people intend to emphasize a specific word: \u201cenclosed is my Resume for your consideration.\u201d A resume is not a name or title that You must capitalize.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_First_Person\"><\/span>Using the First Person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your resume is about you and only you. Isn\u2019t that your name at the top? So you don\u2019t have to waste space with pronouns like \u201cI,\u201d \u201cmy,\u201d and \u201cwe.\u201d Rather than saying, \u201cI\u2019m a dedicated self-starter,\u201d use action verbs to demonstrate this to readers.<\/p>\n<p>Please avoid referring to yourself in the third person (i.e., using they to refer to yourself), as this is extremely strange.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject-Verb_Agreement\"><\/span>Subject-Verb Agreement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure the subject matches the verb in both number and person when writing sentences for your resume. This type of error is usually the result of carelessness, but it can be avoided by proofreading aloud. You\u2019ll notice if you accidentally added an extra \u201cs\u201d to a first-person singular verb, which you might have overlooked if you read it silently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Random_Misspelling_of_Words\"><\/span>Random Misspelling of Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spelling mistakes on the resume is a significant turnoff for recruiters. These spelling resume mistakes usually come off as random misspelling of certain words or omission of some letters.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Public vs. Pubic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We guarantee you\u2019ll never use the word \u201cpublic\u201d. Don\u2019t forget the \u201cl\u201d or you\u2019ll feel awkward!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Receiving vs. Receive<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cI before E, except after C\u201d should have been drilled into you in school, but it\u2019s easy to forget. If you switch the \u201ce\u201d and \u201cI\u201d in, your resume will almost certainly be rejected!<\/p>\n<h4>Results vs. Resorts<\/h4>\n<p>Although this isn\u2019t common, there\u2019s a probability that it can happen too. You should exercise caution with your quick typing fingers!<\/p>\n<p>Aside from grammatical and spelling mistakes on resumes, it would be best if you avoided other resume mistakes. You can read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/resume-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/\">common resume mistakes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/edureviewer.com\/blog\/funniest-resume-mistakes\/\">funny resume mistakes<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Job searching is tricky because you never know what one person will like. Everyone, however, values a well-written, consistently formatted, error-free resume.<\/p>\n<p>Before sending your resume to a recruiter, the final step is to thoroughly re-read it to ensure there are no errors. If possible, have someone else double-check it to ensure it\u2019s spotless. 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