Good grammar makes you look professional and credible. In fact, 74% of hiring managers say grammar mistakes in applications are immediate red flags. Here are the most common grammar errors and how to avoid them.
1. Their vs There vs They're
❌ Wrong: Their going to the store. There car is blue.
✅ Right: They're going to the store. Their car is blue.
2. Your vs You're
❌ Wrong: Your going to love your new job.
✅ Right: You're going to love your new job.
3. Its vs It's
❌ Wrong: The dog wagged it's tail. Its a beautiful day.
✅ Right: The dog wagged its tail. It's a beautiful day.
4. Then vs Than
❌ Wrong: She is taller then me. First we'll eat than go.
✅ Right: She is taller than me. First we'll eat then go.
5. Affect vs Effect
❌ Wrong: The weather will effect our plans.
✅ Right: The weather will affect our plans.