Having your work proofread is not a foolproof way of ensuring that your CV, cover letter or written project is perfect. The proofreader needs to fully understand your entire work, and he or she needs to understand it in context. It is up to you to go through your text and pull out any mistakes. Sadly, you are not a professional proofreader or editor, so there are probably quite a few potential mistakes that you are unaware of. Here are ten unexpected writing mistakes that you may have missed.
1 - Using ING Incorrectly
The misuse of ING is now as annoying as people's misuse of “There” and “Their.” Comments such as, “I found it very Addicting” rather than “Addictive” have crept into the American English vocabulary.
2 - Correctly Spelled Typos
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Many people forget that there is text running along the bottom, so instead of the text saying the person’s address, it actually says something such as “Insert address here.”
4 - The Use Of Semicolons
If you do not know how to use them, then just don't use them. When writing a cover letter or a CV, there shouldn't be a massive need for a semicolon. You can structure your sentences to avoid the use of semicolons.
5 - Misuse Of Words
It is fair to say that some misuses of words are more annoying that others. People who write “borrow” when they actually mean “lend” are annoying. People who use “There” instead of “They’re” or “Their” are ultra annoying. People who use “Principle” when they mean “Principal” are annoying-but-forgivable.
6 - Making A Vague Pronoun Reference
If it is not directly clear what you are referencing, then you need to make a bigger effort. For example, if you were writing about two men in a single sentence, and then you added the word “He” in reference to one of them, then you are making a vague pronoun references because the reader doesn't know which man you are trying to reference.
7 - More Eyes Than A
This does not mean that you should abolish periods from your work. Using a semicolon is like sprinkling spices on a dish; you want the spices to enhance the flavor, not dominate the dish. Here are a few examples:
Choose three errors that you regularly make in your writing and include a plan on how you will avoid making the same errors in the future?
According to both a recent Entrepreneur article and a recent Business Insider article, incorrect grammar and spelling make a bad impression on hiring managers. They convey laziness, carelessness, and a lack of attention to detail. Proofreading should be a three-step process. First, read your résumé aloud. Reading it out loud will allow you to hear mistakes. Second, run it through a spelling and grammar program.
Neglecting to fix any issues in your resume or letters can cost you when it comes to getting a job interview at a new job. When it comes to grammar in career success the employers seek for professionalism, and proficiency. There’s many people wanting to get that job, so you have to make sure your resume or letter is the one that stands out the most by the professionalism used in your work. No employer would want to hire someone with poor grammar, and isn’t professional whatsoever when it comes to the job. Having poor grammar can be an issue when trying to advance in a
There is such a thing as the “Grammar Police” and they’re out there. The Internet is a harsh mistress and it’s users are often unforgiving of grammar mistakes. If you use “your” where you should be using “you’re” or “their” instead of “there,” you can bet someone is going to call you out on it in the comments.
What did that say? Typos happen and some typos can be avoided. However, some typos, once it is out there, it is difficult to keep your audience focus on the real reason of the letter or memo. For example, avoiding embarrasing references to a gender or particular group of individual as it will distract and take away from the writer's reason for the writing. Instead, use he/she if the gender is necessary. The importance of business writing in the workplace is to avoid offending customers, stakeholders and employees through the tone and using unbiased language. Using the wrong word or addressing a specific gender or race makes it hard to take the writer seriously. In fact, these types of errors can cause grievances or lawsuits.
There are several typos that are easily correctable: lose vs. loose, it should be “your dad” vs. “You’re dad’s a maniac.” There are typos: Jamez vs. James and Brain vs. Brian (page 60). The sentence, “But women there’s not a physical evidence,” doesn’t sound
I am a lousy speller. Luckily I complete all of my assignments on a computer that has spell check. That being said, my number one pet peeve is when people communicate using shortened words and acronyms. LOL, OMG, BRB, pleez, wut, and so on. I’m not sure why it bothers me but when I see or hear someone using them I cringe. As far as grammar goofs, I am guilty of many! Even as I write this I feel insecure about my grammar. Should there be a comma?? Oh no, more passive voice! There are so many rules! This chapter may become my new best friend.
Truth be told, these wrongdoings against linguistic use do nothing to such an extent as give a gentle casual quality
I have also spread the information of the address and not kept all of the information on one line, this has made it clear to see and also makes it easier to see where the theatre is from. I have changed the style of writing in the (dear Mr Smith) part I have changed it to the same style of writing in the paragraphs which is Calibri (Body) size 11 this has made it a lot better and makes it more professional.
But surely, when slang becomes the norm, grammatically incorrect sentences allowed and American spellings accepted, I feel like we’re taking that a step too far and we’re just encouraging the next stage of illiteracy... And all that time I spent learning all the rules of English in class is wasted. If those people who still don't know the difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re’ are not ritually humiliated, then what is the point in even puttingspacesbetweenwords? Surely that’ll be the next step in laziness, or we won’t have sentence markers (full-stops) any more because the current generation are too busy texting or “unliking” things and taking “selfies” to even pay attention to the beautiful nuances of the English Language.
Resume errors and format – A single error is a resume can make it hard for your resume to move to the next step. Most recruiters will automatically dismiss a resume when a typo or spelling errors are found. The use of unprofessional email can also lead to rejection. The format of the resume also matters a lot. A clear, professional and concise resume that is professionally organized can improve
Language today is not the same as it was 100 years ago. In the essay, “Use Your Own Words,” Anne Trubek suggests that because technology has changed “the way that we write and read,” spelling must also change (220). Trubek has a point when she suggests that technology has played a big role in the development of the English language, but the role it has played is not a good one. Trubek has failed to realize that technology has simply allowed for the creation of shortcuts, and grammatically incorrect spelling. Technology causes people to be ignorant towards grammar, and we should not have to change the way we spell because of the changes technology has brought about. The rules of spelling should not coevolve with technology, and instead they must always be followed correctly.
If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, use this. It is always advisable to try to find out a name.
In order to analyse the sentences part of our study, it is paramount to take into account the five central processes Selinker accounts for the different erroneous utterances a learner produce within his interlanguage; and which may become fossilized affecting the learner for a lifetime. Selinker (1972) classifies those process as: