Is a typo in a resume a huge mistake?
A typo is not a mistake in a resume, but does make it more difficult to get an interview which is the primary objective of a resume. If you are applying for a specific rare skilled position and your qualifications and experience are stellar, the position may not require writing skills making it easier to be overcome. However, for the majority of applicants a typo, in most cases, is a mistake that cannot be overcome especially for front line management positions and above.
A resume is suppose to be a carefully planned and well laid out document that is showcasing your best. Thus, having a document showcasing your best with a typo is an indication of failure to proof read material prior to sending out as well as an indication of producing sloppy or unfinished work.
Most positions today have very stringent time constraints for meeting deadlines, and if a typo is present on a document that was produced on your own time with no deadline pressures and contains mistakes, indicates to a potential employer that under pressure most documents will have mistakes. Typo on a resume will also indicate to an employer that communication by email with subordinates, peers, and up-line management will also be riddled with mistakes because of failure to proof read and take the time to conduct a spell check.
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