Chapter 8
Language Overview
What would you think of an employer who posted a job ad full of obvious grammar mistakes? Does that sound like someone who might mess up your paycheck too? Or how about a political candidate who dropped off a "vote for me" flyer filled with spelling errors? Is that someone you would trust to be careful with your tax dollars?
Proper use of the English language isn't just about grammar or punctuation—it's also about clarity and credibility. It's about getting your message across and inspiring confidence in the skill and accuracy people can expect from you. If you don't care whether your résumé is written clearly and correctly, why should an employer spend time figuring out what it says? If you don't bother putting proper sentences together on a loan application, why would the lender trust you to make the effort to repay it on time?