The Importance of Details

Written By: Danny Chesla

When looking for a job, there are many important things one has to remember. However, one of the biggest things to remember might also be some of the smallest, and those are details. Details can make or break your career. Details are everywhere, for instance, on your resume, your cover letter, and your entire interview process. Here are a few things to consider about details when applying for jobs.

1. Resume Details: Your resume is where you have to make sure you get all of your information right. Whether it's your contact information, previous job experience, or education, employers will scrutinize everything if they are comparing top candidates for the position.

2. Cover Letter Details: Your cover letter most of the time is your first point of contact when applying for a job. Grammar is everything. If you do not have proper grammar, your cover letter and your resume will be thrown into the trash even though you might be highly qualified for the position.

3. Interview Details: There are hundreds of details to keep in mind while in an interview. A lot of it however, deals with etiquette. Phone interviews are also important and have many hidden details. The most important detail while on a phone interview to remember is time zones. If you schedule your phone interview for three o'clock central time, you might have missed your interview if the company is on eastern time.

Overall, details might be small, but they account for a large part of the job searching process. If one remembers to double check and get their details correct, the job finding process will be a lot easier.