Should spelling matter for a job? (60)
Absolootlely knot.
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I worship the Godess Spellcheck.
Something went silly with my firefox earlier and I need to reinstall her divine powers.
Something went silly with my firefox earlier and I need to reinstall her divine powers.
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And we dyslexics have different cognitive pathways which may be of an advantage. If an employer knows their stuff, they can tap into that.
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jac_the_gripper: I worship the Godess Spellcheck.
Something went silly with my firefox earlier and I need to reinstall her divine powers.
Something went silly with my firefox earlier and I need to reinstall her divine powers.
Still a good point , no reason that one cannot spell check these days..
So no excuses
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Mine is disabled due to the fact it corrects me(sic) to the American spelling, which is wrong as we now it.
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pedalguy59: Mine is disabled due to the fact it corrects me(sic) to the American spelling, which is wrong as we now it.
Forgot the K on know.
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yes spelling should matter in all jobs, it a good communication skill
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Catibrae: yes spelling should matter in all jobs, it a good communication skill
Should it be "It IS a good communication skill."
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Considering the example you gave, I'd have to say good spelling would be very important. Proposals, or any other binding documents that contain errors could have serious repercussions to the business submitting these documents to a client.
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pedalguy59: Mine is disabled due to the fact it corrects me(sic) to the American spelling, which is wrong as we now it.
Then why don't you install the proper English version?
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
I wood say snot.
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pedalguy59: Mine is disabled due to the fact it corrects me(sic) to the American spelling, which is wrong as we now it.
Oops. Forgot to quote the waggly finger emote.
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
In business as in love profiles, I consider as many cues as I can. Spelling speaks about education, and/or attention to detail. if someone doesn't take the time to make sure it is correct, you can be sure that is the level of quality they aspire to.
I once heard that
people are hired for their cognitive intelligenceand fired for their emotional intelligence
.spelling at most speaks about academic development, not more ( you didn't ask about grammar or narrative)
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sleepingtiger: In business as in love profiles, I consider as many cues as I can. Spelling speaks about education, and/or attention to detail. if someone doesn't take the time to make sure it is correct, you can be sure that is the level of quality they aspire to.
I once heard that
people are hired for their cognitive intelligence
and fired for their emotional intelligence .spelling at most speaks about academic development, not more ( you didn't ask about grammar or narrative)
I once heard that
people are hired for their cognitive intelligence
and fired for their emotional intelligence .spelling at most speaks about academic development, not more ( you didn't ask about grammar or narrative)
thar ain't nuttin' wrong wit my spellin'
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Speling erors will occur. There is no doubt there.
Over all; spelling is an important factor for contracts, presentations, and even records.
It's true that most paper work is done with electronic devices and the errors can be kept minimal. That is not the case one hundred percent of the time by a long shot.
Above average spelling abilities should be a minimal requirement where a job requires writing skills.
My opinion. Now I'll be self conscious about writing things down at work for the next week or two.
Over all; spelling is an important factor for contracts, presentations, and even records.
It's true that most paper work is done with electronic devices and the errors can be kept minimal. That is not the case one hundred percent of the time by a long shot.
Above average spelling abilities should be a minimal requirement where a job requires writing skills.
My opinion. Now I'll be self conscious about writing things down at work for the next week or two.
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On a job application/resume, it is difficult to overlook errors.
If the position doesn't require much written skill, then it wouldn't matter once they are active in their position.
We only have one chance to make a first impression.
With a future employer, it better be nothing less than 100%.
If the position doesn't require much written skill, then it wouldn't matter once they are active in their position.
We only have one chance to make a first impression.
With a future employer, it better be nothing less than 100%.
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ah, one more thing
depending on the responsibility level, spelling errors or grammar errors can change the meaning or the intention and turn into a liability for the boss/supervisor or for the firm.
so it is not only an elitist skill, although it is snobbish
depending on the responsibility level, spelling errors or grammar errors can change the meaning or the intention and turn into a liability for the boss/supervisor or for the firm.
so it is not only an elitist skill, although it is snobbish
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Everything that involves professionalism. Applications, resumes, cover letter, and even emails. My grammar here is very informal, but when I speak to employers via email, I sound very professional. Why?? U want to give them the best impression, so the answer to that is a YES
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Hi,
So I should not have worked for 46 years in the building trades take charge of others who worked for me had responsabilitys in charge of health and safety and used machinery that many people know nothing about and could not repair run large Kitchens and with people working for me feeding 100.s of people and even now in charge of running a large multy millon $ complex .
yes I have major dyslexca and a mind that works things out differently from most and a photographic memory just not your normal way of seeing and doing things I was useless at school could not spell do arithmetic or read till age 13 as for compostion grammer or what ever I need to write on paper or stand in front of large groups and read from a book or written paper im useless ,
yet I can write in my mind 2, 2000 word esays and talk in front of 1000,s of people and rewrite my 2 esays in 10 min,s and make a 3 rd one and talk to the people as well ,
So you may be right I should not have a job unless I can do as you have said ,
Have you been interviewed for TV and in front of 3 Millon people and talked ,
spos not when you can stand in front of 100,s and talk to them with nothing written down in front of you and talk for an hour than again maybe I should not ether be able to do it or I should never have been asked ,
Can you design and draw plans for large buildings and do spec,s and then build ,
So my spelling maybe rubbish I know it is yet I,v got 0ver 46 years of doing yes theres a lot of words I cant spell and the spell checker does not understand my spelling so you see I have enough issues with out trying to be a speller when I cant any way if I need a word ill ask . oh well never mind .
Englisch ist Muell und meine Sprach ich lerne und besser .
...noeleena...
So I should not have worked for 46 years in the building trades take charge of others who worked for me had responsabilitys in charge of health and safety and used machinery that many people know nothing about and could not repair run large Kitchens and with people working for me feeding 100.s of people and even now in charge of running a large multy millon $ complex .
yes I have major dyslexca and a mind that works things out differently from most and a photographic memory just not your normal way of seeing and doing things I was useless at school could not spell do arithmetic or read till age 13 as for compostion grammer or what ever I need to write on paper or stand in front of large groups and read from a book or written paper im useless ,
yet I can write in my mind 2, 2000 word esays and talk in front of 1000,s of people and rewrite my 2 esays in 10 min,s and make a 3 rd one and talk to the people as well ,
So you may be right I should not have a job unless I can do as you have said ,
Have you been interviewed for TV and in front of 3 Millon people and talked ,
spos not when you can stand in front of 100,s and talk to them with nothing written down in front of you and talk for an hour than again maybe I should not ether be able to do it or I should never have been asked ,
Can you design and draw plans for large buildings and do spec,s and then build ,
So my spelling maybe rubbish I know it is yet I,v got 0ver 46 years of doing yes theres a lot of words I cant spell and the spell checker does not understand my spelling so you see I have enough issues with out trying to be a speller when I cant any way if I need a word ill ask . oh well never mind .
Englisch ist Muell und meine Sprach ich lerne und besser .
...noeleena...
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noeleena: Hi,
So I should not have worked for 46 years ...
...,
yet I can write in my mind 2, 2000 word esays and talk in front of 1000,s of people and rewrite my 2 esays in 10 min,s and make a 3 rd one and talk to the people as well ,
So ...said ,
Have you been interviewed for TV and in front of 3 Millon people and talked ,
spos not ...,
Can you ...,
So my spelling ... never mind .
Englisch ist Muell und meine Sprach ich lerne und besser .
...noeleena...
So I should not have worked for 46 years ...
...,
yet I can write in my mind 2, 2000 word esays and talk in front of 1000,s of people and rewrite my 2 esays in 10 min,s and make a 3 rd one and talk to the people as well ,
So ...said ,
Have you been interviewed for TV and in front of 3 Millon people and talked ,
spos not ...,
Can you ...,
So my spelling ... never mind .
Englisch ist Muell und meine Sprach ich lerne und besser .
...noeleena...
one thing I find clear about your post... is that I believe you when you say you can talk for a whole hour with nothing prepared
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Won can always yous the spelcheque!
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
If i could be a boss , no,, there other GREAT potentials than spelling words correctly.
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Yes, spelling does matter. People who do not read are those who cannot spell. It's poor focus, low attention-spans and an over-reliance upon technology which is making people so bad at spelling. I notice a great deal of overlap between those who cannot spell and those who cannot listen.
Unless they're dyslexic of course. Dyslexic is just middle class for "can't read"(not really).
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lifeisadream: People´s applications for a job with bad spelling in their résumé (curriculum vitae) that have attended school (University, College, Technological Institute....):
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.Thanks in advance!
As an employer, if they can't sort out their CV with decent spelling, then they don't even get an interview, no matter how qualified they may be.
The CV is the intro for a potential employee, and if it looks as if it should have been written in crayon, into the bin it goes. It shows they are not as particular as I'd like an employee to be.
It's not difficult these days to get spelling correct. Browsers and office suits all come with grammar and spellcheck, (ironic that spellcheck is flagged) so there's no excuse.
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Obstinance_Works: Yes, spelling does matter. People who do not read are those who cannot spell. It's poor focus, low attention-spans and an over-reliance upon technology which is making people so bad at spelling. I notice a great deal of overlap between those who cannot spell and those who cannot listen.
Unless they're dyslexic of course. Dyslexic is just middle class for "can't read"(not really).
Unless they're dyslexic of course. Dyslexic is just middle class for "can't read"(not really).
Yes I agree. It is very important to learn to spell if you're able!
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If someone cannot tell the difference between to/too/two or there/their/they're ....to have even bothered to check their resume for grammatical or spelling errors....then, they don't deserve to be short-listed.
First impressions count. It's the attention to detail which is noticed by a prospective employer.
First impressions count. It's the attention to detail which is noticed by a prospective employer.
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BerrySmoothie: If someone cannot tell the difference between to/too/two or there/their/they're ....to have even bothered to check their resume for grammatical or spelling errors....then, they don't deserve to be short-listed.
First impressions count. It's the attention to detail which is noticed by a prospective employer.
..eye du aggree.First impressions count. It's the attention to detail which is noticed by a prospective employer.
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truheart1941: ..eye du aggree.
Noted. Ya nong....
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Some people have dyslexia. It does not make them bad workers. They just have difficulty with spelling. They r not stupid. A good word processor will ease the way.
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Should spelling matter for a job?(Vote Below)
Should they have the same job opportunities that the ones with good spelling?
Although an important part of their job will be to write
development-investment proposals.
Thanks in advance!