Grammar Chic, Inc. Pinpoints Top Resume Writing Mistakes

YORK, SC, December 17, 2012 (Press-News.org) In recent months, there has been statistical evidence provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and other private sector organizations that shows that the American job market is steadily improving, along with the economy. However, even in light of this positive news, there are still many job seekers, young and old, searching for employment opportunities and becoming increasingly confused as the rules of resume writing are considered. According to a recent article on AOL Jobs, there are many common resume writing errors that job seekers regularly make. Amanda E. Clark, president and editor-in-chief of Grammar Chic, Inc., a company that provides resume writing and editing services, comments on this matter.

The article notes that, while many job seekers put extra effort into perfecting their handshake and reviewing their in-person marketing message, many neglect to spend adequate time in ensuring their resume—the ultimate first impression on an employer and likely the document that makes or breaks whether an individual actually gets called for an interview—is error-free and up-to-par.

"There are a variety of errors that job seekers can make on a resume and, while many of them are related to general confusion about current trends in layout and requirements held by hiring managers, some of the most serious relate to attention to detail, such as grammar errors and typos," stated Clark. "It's important for a job seeker to realize that a resume is a reflection of oneself and that, ultimately, the document should be perfect before it is sent out to any potential employers."

Per Clark's indication, the article outlines that many job seekers suffer from an over-reliance on the belief that tools such as Microsoft Word will pick up a mistake on a document as it is written. While it is true that Microsoft Word and other word processing programs do have spellcheck tools, the fact of the matter is that spellcheck is only picked up to highlight misspelled words, not errors in context, such as the difference between "there," "their" and "they're." Clark, who has also been engaged as a speaker on resume trends and blunders in an online resume webinar series, stated that these errors are not only common when writing a resume, but also in a variety of other work created in an electronic format.

"The era of spellcheck has made many people feel overly confident about the work that they produce; whether it is a resume, a press release, a manuscript or any other written document, it's easy to feel a false sense of security about the quality of the work," noted Clark. "At Grammar Chic, the writers and editors on staff are not only trained to write according to modern resume requirements, such as implementing a summary of qualifications and keyword-specific core competencies, but also to check for redundant and repetitive words and make sure the document's message is clear to the third-party reader."

While there are myriad rules to writing a high-quality resume that gets noticed by hiring managers and potential employers that could require a job seeker to look to an outside resume writing service such as Grammar Chic, Inc., Clark does note one rule that should always be applied to any written document prior to being made public.

"Quite simply," Clark states, "if a person does not have someone around to help them proofread a document, the individual should read the document aloud, sounding out each word. This is a handy tool in catching an error that your eyes might not take note of if reading silently. It's hard to proof your own work, but this tip works time and again."

Individuals who are interested in learning more about Grammar Chic, Inc. and the writing services that it offers, including but not limited to resume writing and editing, are invited to visit http://www.grammarchic.net. Individuals may also call (803) 831-7444 or email info@grammarchic.net to find out more regarding pricing and other details.

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Grammar Chic, Inc. is a full-service literary consultancy that provides writing and editing services to a diverse clientele. Led by President and Editor-In-Chief Amanda E. Clark, Grammar Chic's team offers its expertise to clients in the creative, business, and academic fields. The company accepts a wide range of projects and often drafts resumes, press releases, web content, marketing materials, and ghostwritten creative pieces. To learn more about Grammar Chic, Inc. and the services that its team offers, visit http://www.grammarchic.net.