I had a job interview today with a partner at a litigation firm.

One of the first things she said to me was: "It's so unusual that I see a resume without any typos."

I said "Are you serious?"

She said "Yes, probably 90% of the resumes I get have typos. And that includes the ones we get from USC and UCLA."

"Have you notified the Office of Career Services?"

"What are they supposed to do?"

Good point. So as a public service, I'll say it: DUDES! Sloppy typographic errors in your resume LOOK REALLY BAD! I may be taking YOUR JOB merely because I am a better speller!

Thank you that is all.

11 Aug 06