Firefox Hates Spelling Errors

I hate spelling errors too, which is why I love Firefox even more now. If you are applying to jobs or posting resume information online like I am, Firefox is essential.

I first built my HireThatRedhead Google site using Internet Explorer (I also stayed up all night doing so). Unfortunately, Internet Explorer (IE) doesn't show you spelling errors as you type information online. So over the last couple months, I have found two spelling errors on my pages just because I switched to Firefox, which catches spelling errors as you type (like Microsoft Word). IE may have an option or add-on for this capability, but it's native and easy in Firefox. This option is also quite handy when posting to a blog.

I have to remind myself that I'm only human and that I still make mistakes. Actually, it's the mistakes that remind me that I'm only human. It's nerve-racking though to wonder if you were passed over for an interview because of one spelling mistake on a resume or website. I also wonder how many people saw the mistake and didn't let me know, which I would hope is common courtesy to do so. I try to email the webmaster whenever I catch spelling errors on other websites. I also wonder if everyone who has checked out my site is as crazy over spelling correctness as I am.

I have learned my lesson. First, Firefox catches spelling errors (you can get it at www.firefox.com). Second, always have someone else check important information that you're posting for hundreds to see (I'm over 400 hits now on www.HireThatRedhead.com). We are blinded to our own mistakes because we are biased. If you're job-hunting like I am, maybe you can learn something from my mistake.