The Value of the Candidate: Focus on Service

A common mistake when looking for a job is to focus solely on your own need to get a position.

However, to stand out as a valuable candidate, it is crucial to focus on service and how you can help the employer.

Your value lies not only in your skills, but in how they can solve the company's problems.

Change the chip: Don't ask for, but offer solutions.

Instead of presenting yourself with a "please, I need a job" or "I need a job that solves my needs" attitude, adopt an offer mentality. adopt an offer mentality.

Think, "This employer has a problem or a need, and I have the skills (A, B, C) to help them solve it."

Your purpose in the interview is to demonstrate that you are an asset to them, someone who is coming to serve and bring value.

Just as a brand advertises the benefits of its product, you should emphasize the benefits of hiring you.

Identify how you can solve the employer's problems

Before the interview, ask yourself specifically, "How can I be of service to this employer?"

Analyze the job description, research the company and their current challenges.

Do they need to increase sales, improve processes, manage teams, innovate in an area? Identify the specific problems that your experience and skills can help solve.

The clearer you are about how your capabilities align with their needs, the more compelling you will be.

Record and communicate your value proposition

It's not enough to identify your value; you must be able to communicate it effectively.

Take paper and pencil (or a digital document) and make a detailed list of everything you can offer with a good level of excellence.

Include technical skills, soft skills, quantifiable achievements and any other relevant aspects.

Having this "value proposition" well defined and recorded will allow you to articulate it clearly and confidently during the interview, demonstrating why you are an excellent investment for the company.

Summary

To stand out, focus on service and how you can help the employer. Your value lies in how your skills solve their specific problems.

Change your mindset: you're not going to ask for work, you're going to offer solutions. Identify the company's specific problems that you can help solve.

You must be able to communicate your value proposition effectively. Record your skills and accomplishments to demonstrate why you are an excellent investment for them.