Posted on 08/18/2024 10:24:54 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Same here. I continued to use two spaces after each sentence, long after hearing about the new one-space rule. I did not switch to one space until I read that prospective employers believe an applicant is older when they see two spaces after each sentence in a cover letter.
Everyone learned to put two spaces after a period for decades. I think that about 10 years ago that changed.
Anyhow, a “secret” told to me by an HR person recently is that is one method used to screen applicants to provide a good idea of age. Written components are scanned for 2 vs 1 spaces after a period.
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