Careless Grammar and Spelling Mistakes Can Close Off One's Career Prospects

Checking important business letters and e-mails for grammar and spelling errors can potentially help one get a job - and succeed in one's career.
Moreover, appearing careless in text that is sent to clients can reflect poorly on one's professional image. The Nashville Business Journal reports that a poorly edited e-mail can be construed as insulting, and can make readers question the writer's competency overall.
Being a careless grammar checker can also prove costly for one's career prospects. In one anecdote in a recent Forbes.com article, a prospective hire at Hearst Magazine completed a writing and editing test without proofreading her work. The headline of her sample press release read, "[Applicant's Name] Hired as Publicity Mganger of Heast Magazines." Though she was impressive in person, her sloppy proofreading may have proved costly, according to the news source.
Professionals should have others proofread their important letters and memos, if possible, Forbes.com reports. They may also set aside their first drafts and reread them with fresh eyes, and aloud, to note any mistakes that could be potentially embarrassing. They may ensure that they appear more capable and conscientious to their clients by completing a comprehensive grammar and spelling check of their writing.