Typo on my resume

[Slappy00]

So I was applying to some jobs with a redesigned resume and on the top right corner where my address is the funky NewsgothBT font the "t" and "f" look alike. So when I put
"....E. 61sf St." I didn?t notice it until I sent out like 7 or so job applications. I noticed it on the 8th and fixed it (as I actually viewed the pasted text in a different font).

Now I know that misspellings are a big no-no on resumes, but otherwise it?s impeccable, I just wonder how the HR dept. is going to see this. Should I dismiss those jobs I applied to with the assumption that the document is going to be sent right to the garbage? Should I send a follow-up letter? It is real embarrassing and I am not sure of what to do, when I found out i almost threw my laptop through the window.

 

[AFB]

Specs on the laptop?

 

[isekii]

i hate people that use weird ass fonts and weird ass styles on their resume.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: isekii
i hate people that use weird ass fonts and weird ass styles on their resume.

 

[Colt45]

what exactly is the error

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: isekii
i hate people that use weird ass fonts and weird ass styles on their resume.

ya generally speaking if a lot of people applied to that same position, and their resume looks "over done" with weird ass fonts and stuff, they chuck em out even b4 looking at them

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Originally posted by: isekii
i hate people that use weird ass fonts and weird ass styles on their resume.

Yea, that could very well be worse than the typo.

 

[chuckywang]

Yes, your chances at getting those seven jobs are ruined now. I can't imagine any employer would want to hire someone who types "61sf St." instead of "61st St." Convicted felons have a better chance then you. Enjoy your unemployment.

 

[b0mbrman]

I think if you could be fooled, they could also be fooled into thinking your f looks like a t with your crazy font...

In addition, you shouldn't use crazy ass fonts

 

[Slappy00]

Auctually the font isn't terrible it's just that the "t" and the "f" look so much alike due to the "t" being slightly elongated. I mean its a clean design, just that one thing....

oh the laptop is a compaq x1200. If you dont mind the HDD taking a crap on you randomly then its great Chinese craftsmanship.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Colt45
what exactly is the error

61sf

 

[HN]

Arial, always Arial.

 

[Twista]

please screenshot a document.

 

[Slappy00]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
Yes, your chances at getting those seven jobs are ruined now. I can't imagine any employer would want to hire someone who types "61sf St." instead of "61st St." Convicted felons have a better chance then you. Enjoy your unemployment.

Well I'm not expecting any sympathy from HR but when you copy and paste your resume you don't have as much of a chance to review your typing as the formatting is all jacked up in the first place. If I had printed it on paper I would have noticed it... Word doesn't look for that sort of thing and it "looked" right when I glanced at it. Unfortunately I was looking the rest of the document over more diligently than the address..

 

[AreaCode707]

Half of my recruiters can't spell for anything. Don't worry about it too much, especially if the typeface is close enough that they wouldn't notice it in a quick read through.

If you applied online, putting your resume into a database, then chances are if you upload a new version it will overwrite the old one.

 

[Vertimus]

I find latex to be teh best for typing up resumes.

 

[Slappy00]

Originally posted by: Twista
please screenshot a document.

link to a screen of the typo

mind you I was viewing this at 1280x800 on print layout :/

 

[Slappy00]

Think ill take HotChic's advice and reapply, hopefully it will overwrite the previous application.. worst case i'll just have two submissions in, hopefully they will read the updated one....

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: HN
Arial, always Arial.

or not.

 

[Frew]

Originally posted by: Slappy00

Originally posted by: Twista
please screenshot a document.

link to a screen of the typo

mind you I was viewing this at 1280x800 on print layout :/

Doesnt look like a big deal to me.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: isekii
i hate people that use weird ass fonts and weird ass styles on their resume.

yeah the font used here at ATOT is readable.

I hate buisness signs that are so "stylish" that I can not read them.

 

[Gurck]

Why am I not surprised that someone who thinks "b4" is a word would have a typo in something as important as their resume?

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: Gurck
Why am I not surprised that someone who thinks "b4" is a word would have a typo in something as important as their resume?

Don't be such an L7.

 

[Doboji]

you're fine.... relax

 

[artikk]

Don't worry. Nobody will notice that kind of a mistake. You're fine.