"Good writing" falls into many categories and can be highly subjective.

Creatively, yes, "good writing" involves more than the formalities a resume, cover letter, etc. would have.

In this context, though, I'd say "good writing" is the ability to produce one of those without having the aforementioned errors in them.

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J should have no complaints if they appear ill-educated and incompetent.

Yes, but what do they have left if you take complaining away from them?

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Originally posted by OrangestO "Good writing" falls into many categories and can be highly subjective. Creatively, yes, "good writing" involves more than the formalities a resume, cover letter, etc. would have. In this context, though, I'd say "good writing" is the ability to produce one of those without having the aforementioned errors in them.

For me, "good writing" carries implication that getting the basics right is some sort of achievement.

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Yes, it would be dealbreaker, because it would affect their communication skills. I think one would have to distinguish between poor grammar and a typo. Even if it is a 'factory' job (i'm not sure if your implying low-skilled, because many factory jobs are high-skilled jobs these days) , it would still matter. Add to this, poor mathematical skills and you have a disaster waiting to happen. Imagine you have a $300,000 machine, would you trust anyone to maintain it, much less run it?

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Originally posted by ziptnf You forgot a closing parenthesis. Also, you shouldn't have put a period inside the quotations. That should have gone outside the closing parenthesis that wasn't there. Edit: And what is the purpose of the semi-colon after "In addition"? In addition can't be its own complete sentence.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

That's actually wrong.

"In addition," which is a conjunctive adverb, cannot be its own complete sentence.

You use a comma afterward, unless following it up with "to" as in "In addition to...,"

EDIT: I read that as "can" instead of "can't," for some reason. Carry on.

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Spelling correctly and constructing clear, readable, understandable sentences should be a basic skill. Especially if you're presenting your resume to prospective employers. Make a fucking effort.

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Originally posted by OrangestO When you read other people's posts on here, do you take how well they write into consideration in deciding whether to take them seriously?

With a few exceptions (I'm looking at you, Craig) Yes. Especially if English is their first language. There is really no excuse for poor grammar and spelling. By disregarding punctuation, capitalization, and basic rules (i.e. mixing up "their", "they're", and "there", or "then", "than", etc.. which nobody should still be doing after 5th grade), a person willingly labels him or herself as a lazy, incompetent turd, which shows complete lack of respect for their audience and the language, so I tend to think less of them.

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Originally posted by Intellekshual With a few exceptions (I'm looking at you, Craig) Yes. Especially if English is their first language. There is really no excuse for poor grammar and spelling. By disregarding punctuation, capitalization, and basic rules (i.e. mixing up "their", "they're", and "there", or "then", "than", etc.. which nobody should still be doing after 5th grade), a person willingly labels him or herself as a lazy, incompetent turd, which shows complete lack of respect for their audience and the language, so I tend to think less of them.

First sentence should have read "With a few exceptions, (I'm looking at you, Craig), yes.

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Originally posted by srussell0018 First sentence should have read "With a few exceptions, (I'm looking at you, Craig), yes.

With a few exceptions, - I'm looking at you, Craig - yes.