Looking for work can be a stressful matter especially when you are unemployed and not simply looking to make a career change. Trust me, I have been there. I remember a time when I was unemployed and I was desperate to find work fast. After a few months, I noticed I was not getting any calls. Then I discovered that my resume had mistakes!!

Your resume and cover letter should represent the very best you. Sending them out with typing mistakes will prompt employers to assume that you’ll also be careless on the job.

Here are three things I did to get rid of spelling errors and get my resume out of the garbage pile and on the hiring manager’s desk:

1) Stop Applying To Jobs At The Last Minute.
When I applied to jobs at the last minute I was stressed and under pressure; the end results were spelling mistakes! When you apply to positions early, you can be more relaxed and focused.

2) Walk Away And Return Later To Proofread It With Fresher Eyes.
This will increase your chances of finding errors.

3) Have Someone Proofread It.
If spelling and grammar are not your strengths have someone else proofread it. Having a second pair of eyes looking at it can go a long way.

By doing these three things I was able to get one step closer to employment.

To see the video, simply click on this link: Always Check For Spelling Errors