Francisco Fernández, an HR expert: “Communicating the value you bring is very important in a job interview”
Fernández offers crucial tips on how to stand out from the crowd once selected for an interview for a new job.
A job interview can feel like a full-blown adventure. It is a face-to-face meeting that quickly turns into a subtle tug-of-war, a few intense minutes in which you must prove your worth to a stranger using nothing but your words and a résumé that sums up your life, with a few strategic embellishments along the way. The possibility of landing the job is exciting, but the fear of rejection is often overwhelming.
To avoid stumbling at this critical moment, HR expert Francisco Fernández explains on his social media channels (@mejoratuexitolaboral) how to handle what many candidates experience as an emotional and professional interrogation.
Interview mistakes
“One of the biggest mistakes people make in job interviews is when they describe their work experience by simply listing how they work and what they have done,” Fernández says. “You are selected based on how you communicate about your work. So let me give you a few tips to help you do this part better.”
Make your value clear
According to Fernández, structure is essential. Candidates should clearly explain how they landed a role, what they did there, and why the job or contract ended. “Do not spend all your time telling anecdotes that have nothing to do with how you work,” he warns. “Talk about how you work and what you have actually accomplished, not just your job duties.”
“Explain the value you offered, the value you bring. This is extremely important,” the expert stresses. “But you have to explain it in a way I can understand. Many people do not really know how to explain how they work.”
The importance of preparation
Fernández admits this is not easy and says it requires preparation. “You have to structure it. It is like preparing a recipe,” he explains. “You cannot improvise and expect it to come out right.”
“A large part of your success in job interviews depends on how well you communicate your way of working to the other person,” Fernández concludes. “Prepare it carefully, use concrete examples, show your value, and above all, communicate it clearly so the interviewer truly understands what you bring to the table.”
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