In 2013 this post really shouldn't have to be written. Sadly, it does. Not two, but three hiring managers recently confided that they've received resumes from job applicants with serious spelling errors. Not cover letters, but resumes. Yikes! If you aren't a strong speller, get to know spell check in your favorite word processing program. Even if you are a strong speller and winner of elementary spelling bees, use spell check.
Who’s vs. Whose
After explaining who vs. that, I realized I'm still getting hung up on who's versus whose. I like apostrophes to show ownership. Unfortunately, with these two the one with the apostrophe does not equal ownership. Who's is who is. Or who has. It does not show ownership. Examples: Who's at the door? (Who is at … Continue reading Who’s vs. Whose
Farther vs. Further
It wasn't until I had a conversation with my friend the copy editor that I finally understood the difference between farther and further. That's because I knew both were about distance, I just thought the right one was whichever sounded better in the sentence. Turns out there is a difference. Farther is for physical distance. … Continue reading Farther vs. Further
All Together vs. Altogether: A Grammar Lesson
Before we can discuss the specifics, it is important to realize that this confusion is part of a bigger issue. In English, there are several words that combine all and a root word to create alroot. Follow so far? All Together is an adverb that means at the same time or as a group. For … Continue reading All Together vs. Altogether: A Grammar Lesson
It is what AND how you communicate
There's an old adage, that what you say isn't as important as how you say it. I disagree. Both what you say and how you say it are remembered. If you write an e-mail with proper grammar, spelling and sentence structure, but use the BCC to talk about a person behind their back, you've … Continue reading It is what AND how you communicate