Here’s an answer to those of you who are in college but still question the importance of grammar. I wish I had written this piece. Here’s little taste. Below, find the link to the full article.
If it takes someone more than 20 years to notice how to properly use “it’s,” then that’s not a learning curve I’m comfortable with. So, even in this hyper-competitive market, I will pass on a great programmer who cannot write.
Grammar signifies more than just a person’s ability to remember high school English. I’ve found that people who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes when they are doing something completely unrelated to writing — like stocking shelves or labeling parts.
I Won’t Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here’s Why.by Kyle Wiens – Harvard Business Review