When employers receive resumes from potential employees, close attention is given to the grammar. If a resume contains grammatical errors, the employer is much less likely to consider the person as a candidate because it shows that the person does not care enough to make sure her resume is error-free. Good grammar is necessary when writing e-mails, business letters, faxes and any other communication as it is a reflection on the company. According to Bo Bennett, author of the book “Year to Success,” good grammar results in “more job opportunities, more business, less embarrassment, and more success.”
Essays, reports and papers are often graded based on proper spelling and grammar. While a paper may contain good ideas, if poor grammar is used a lower grade is given. After completing high school, many students apply to colleges and universities. These institutions often request a written admissions essay along with the application. If these documents are full of grammatical mistakes, this negatively affects the chances of the student being accepted.
Once a letter is mailed or an article is published, any errors therein and the impressions they make are often permanent. Grammatical mistakes on a website can turn potential customers off to investigating a company further. In today’s competitive world, companies and individuals need to stand out above the rest by using perfect grammar. Even grammatical mistakes on social network posts may make friends or relatives think less of the author.
Many word processing programs, such as Microsoft Word, contain automatic grammar checking. However, this feature is not always 100 percent accurate. When composing a resume or other important document, always proofread the document several times. Afterward, have a friend proofread it. Grammar workbooks that include grammar tests are another asset. These grammar tests will highlight any grammar weaknesses you may have, thus helping you to improve on that particular point.