The news cycle was abuzz last week with the story of a boy who accidentally flew off in his father’s experimental balloon. He was chased for hours by rescue teams until the balloon landed, but he wasn’t inside. It was then discovered that he was hiding in the garage the entire time.
Of course, there were some later reports that the whole thing was staged, but the why of the situation isn’t that important. What is important is this: when looking for the child, his parents forgot to look in every room of the house.
Think about when you’re filling out a job application. Do the details mentioned in the job description show in your resume and cover letter? Do you follow all submission guidelines and make sure that you have everything spelled correctly? Is the letter addressed to the right person at the correct company?
Sometimes, in the panic to get a job (or find your child who may or may not be in your experimental hot air balloon), important details can be overlooked. Take a minute to breathe normally, think about your situation, and make sure that you have checked for all potential problems. Not only will your chances of getting a job increase, but you will be less likely to create a national incident because of it.
