Noticed a typo on resume which added erroneus 20 years of experience at a job which I have been in for 2 months.

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April 29,2022 at 8:21PM UTC

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Noticed a typo on resume which added erroneus 20 years of experience at a job which I have been in for 2 months. I have corrected this on all job boards but have applied to many jobs with it. It is a chronological resume. How do I address this at an interview? I have one next week.

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AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 8:54PM UTC
Send your point-of-contact/recruiter the corrected resume version and ask them to pass it through to the hiring manager. Write the email in a way that it can be forwarded straight to the hiring manager. That way, this doesn't come as a surprise in the interview. If they bring it up, you can lead with your explanation.
AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 9:07PM UTC
You must correct this IMMEDIATELY with the recruiter. In my mind, you need to specifically call out the error...rather then send them an updated version of your resume. While this was a typo, please proactively correct the info...especially if your interview was extended based on the 20 years of experience instead of 2 months.
AnonymousApril 30,2022 at 10:08PM UTC
Don't let this distract you. Pour your energy into research and prepare for the interview to help you stand out and impress the hiring board. Treat the job like it is yours. Get through the interview first and blow them away with your confidence and knowledge about the company and come up with a unique sell point to describe how you are a perfect fit for their environment based on your background and skills.
If any questions are asked about the length of your experience during your interview, be honest.
Longevity is not the only factor an employer looks for. You may have jotted down some key attributes in your resume that got their attention. So lead with that.
AnonymousMay 1,2022 at 7:13PM UTC
You can provide them with a corrected version.
And congratulations for being interviewed by a company that doesn't discriminate against older workers!
AnonymousMay 1,2022 at 8:07PM UTC
Thank you!
AnonymousMay 3,2022 at 6:29PM UTC
The interview went well and they laughed about the typo.