should sloppy writing be a deal-breaker when hiring? (opens in new tab)

A reader writes: I’m getting a lot of applicants for jobs like welders, electricians, etc. These resumes tend to have more mistakes (think grammar and spelling errors). I’m having a hard time figuring out if a candidate’s attention to detail on the application is actually a reflection of their ability to do a good job […] The post should sloppy writing be a deal-breaker when hiring? appeared first on Ask a Manager.