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What Is the Worst Possible Mistake You Can Make on a Job Application?

Two candidates made this mistake! On the same day no less.

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1 year ago

August 31, 2023

PETS+ Staff PETS+ July-August 2023

On the same day, we had not one but two receptionist job candidates spell their own names incorrectly on their job applications. Both had some version of “great attention to detail” in either the application or on their resumes. The irony was not lost on me. — Katherine Ostiguy, Crossbones, Providence, RI

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