I can truly say I’m a “details” type of person and firmly believe in that old saying: “It’s all in the details.” In contrast, I know some people consider themselves to be “big picture” types.
Nevertheless, I find that sometimes the big picture can come across as rather fuzzy or vague or even unrealistic. However, a big picture person could point out that a details person can flounder in so many details that they lose sight of the big picture. That’s why it’s important that these two types work together, to balance each other out.
Some job seekers tackle job hunting like a big picture problem. Their end goal is to find a job that fits their lifestyle, gives them more opportunities, pays more, or is in a healthier working environment, etc. Yet when it comes to figuring out how to obtain that job – the details – they suddenly are at a loss.
When crafting a resume, it IS all about the details. However, those details must be worth sharing. As I’ve already stated in a past article, many people fill their resumes with unnecessary information or numerous generalizations.
If you are a big picture type, this may be harder for you to work through. That being said, anyone can easily fall into the trap of including unnecessary details. Not all details are the same – some matter while others definitely do not. Always ask yourself these questions:
- Does this detail relate to the job I’m applying for or is it simply there to fill up space?
Does this detail showcase what I accomplished or is it merely listing what I did?
Does this detail catch the reader’s attention or is it what an HR recruiter has read too many times before?
The big picture is necessary. Without it, you wouldn’t even know where to start. But it’s the details that are going to make the big picture come true.
If you need someone to assist you with all those details, organizing them into coherent thoughts, that flow from one to the next, I can help you. Reach out to me to find out further details.