Resume Mistake -- big deal or not?

kujayhawkgirl · November 2012

MH is applying for a new job, because we are going to try and move cities. He just started a new job in August 2012, but when he updated his resume he, I'm sure accidentally, putt August 2006. So his previous job is listed from July 2006-August 2012 and his most current job is listed as August 2006-Present (instead of August 2012-Present). They are two engineering firms, so surely the company he is applying for will figure out that he did not work at two firms for 6 years. How big of a deal do you think this is?

FWIW, I helped him write his cover letter, which turned out great. I helped him review his resume in July when he was applying for a new job in town, so I didn't really think to review the resume again now.... I could kick myself!

ETA: Cover letter and resume are already sent via e-mail -- no turning back now!

mamaZbo · November 2012

I don't think it would keep him out of the running if he is qualified and selected as a finalist, but it is something he should clarify or they might ask in an interview.

kujayhawkgirl · November 2012

mamaZbo:
I don't think it would keep him out of the running if he is qualified and selected as a finalist, but it is something he should clarify or they might ask in an interview.

Yes, I figured the company would ask for clarification, but I thought that would be NBD. I was just hoping since he described himself as a "detailed-oriented" person in his cover letter, that they would second-guess that because of this silly error. I haven't told DH yet what I noticed, because I know he would just worry about it and blame himself for it if he didn't get an interview. Poor guy!

ebp913 · November 2012

I think maybe he should go ahead and recognize the error and let them know. It seems like in this case it would be better to be proactive than to let them wonder about it. It could be a big deal but hopefully the company will not pass up a qualified candidate for a small typo. I would think most people understand that we are only human and we all make mistakes.

sharksfan · November 2012

If I were him,I would contact them to let them know about the mistake. We're all human, and mistakes happen. I think it would be better for him if he told them about the error before they saw for themselves. Good luck to him,I know how much you want to make that move!

cantalopes24 · November 2012

ebp913:
I think maybe he should go ahead and recognize the error and let them know. It seems like in this case it would be better to be proactive than to let them wonder about it. It could be a big deal but hopefully the company will not pass up a qualified candidate for a small typo. I would think most people understand that we are only human and we all make mistakes.

This. If they have a ton of applicants they may not call him back if they find out his resume is wrong on their own since it's an easy way to whittle down the applicant pool. I would have him contact them and resend his resume with an short apology note explaining the error.

kujayhawkgirl · November 2012

cantalopes24:

ebp913:
I think maybe he should go ahead and recognize the error and let them know. It seems like in this case it would be better to be proactive than to let them wonder about it. It could be a big deal but hopefully the company will not pass up a qualified candidate for a small typo. I would think most people understand that we are only human and we all make mistakes.

This. If they have a ton of applicants they may not call him back if they find out his resume is wrong on their own since it's an easy way to whittle down the applicant pool. I would have him contact them and resend his resume with an short apology note explaining the error.

I like the way you think Lopes! I was afraid that it might just "disqualify" him and they wouldn't even consider it. I do interviews at my workplace and it is likely that I would have done that. Ugh, I guess I'll tell him this afternoon -- we have our NT scan at 1:30!

kujayhawkgirl · November 2012

sharksfan:
If I were him,I would contact them to let them know about the mistake. We're all human, and mistakes happen. I think it would be better for him if he told them about the error before they saw for themselves. Good luck to him,I know how much you want to make that move!

Yes Yes Yes

I need to post a couple of those (crappy cell phone) pics!

kujayhawkgirl · November 2012

Okay, I just texted him and told him about it and suggested he redo and send a short explanation when he resends it. I am so on edge and nervous! LOL What's so hard about this, is that I'm 99.99% sure I can get a job immediately after my new state license is processed (takes 3-4 weeks), so we're really just waiting on MH to find a job. I know he feels the pressure, but try to help by telling him that we don't HAVE to move, especially right away.

Elsa1984 · November 2012

cantalopes24:
ebp913:
I think maybe he should go ahead and recognize the error and let them know.  It seems like in this case it would be better to be proactive than to let them wonder about it.  It could be a big deal but hopefully the company will not pass up a qualified candidate for a small typo.  I would think most people understand that we are only human and we all make mistakes.  
This. If they have a ton of applicants they may not call him back if they find out his resume is wrong on their own since it's an easy way to whittle down the applicant pool. I would have him contact them and resend his resume with an short apology note explaining the error. 

This!

sharksfan · November 2012

kujayhawkgirl:

I need to post a couple of those (crappy cell phone) pics!

Yes! And text them to me so I can have a copy! :-)

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