Digger: Resumes Ain’t Rocket Science

Just this week I’ve received more than a dozen application packets, most of which aren’t even properly addressed to my store, let alone to me personally. You’d think that if you receive a business card with the manager’s name you’d at least take the time to transcribe it accurately on your cover letter when you return. I guess my definition of “simple” escapes some of the folks who want to be gainfully employed. I can be a little bit forgiving when applicants don’t take the time to print their applications on decent quality paper. It is the content, after all, that is important. But I’m not so forgiving when spelling and grammar errors stand out like a turgid zit.  Case in point - an objective listed on a résumé I received stated “I seek to gain a position to gain a position within the company.” I guess I could creatively interpret that to mean I’d be hiring a go-getter who wants to advance quickly but considering the cover letter was addressed to “Dear To Whom It May Concern” I’m not holding out hope/Henry Johnstone, Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here .

Question: Have you had a similar experience with job applicants?