A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes articular tus aprendizajes y tu crecimiento a partir del fracaso en una entrevista de trabajo.

The dictionary defines failure as 1) lack of success, and 2) the omission of expected or required action. We all make mistakes and endure setbacks. Sometimes we do not succeed, win, or achieve all that was envisioned. Yet, if we expect to accomplish anything meaningful the journey will include failure.

Reflecting deeply on a failed job interview is essential for understanding fit. It helps you determine whether the job and the company were genuinely suitable for you. Sometimes, a failed interview can reveal a mismatch, leading you to better opportunities. Overall, deep reflection transforms a negative experience into a valuable learning opportunity, improving your chances of success in future interviews.

In an interview, talk about what you learned from your failures. Explain the skills or knowledge you gained, like better project management or new problem-solving methods. Showing that you can learn from setbacks makes you a stronger candidate.

Muchas veces lo importante no es lo que dices sino como lo dices (la actitud, que muestras), y si continuas con un enojas aun cuando cuentas la historia puede que digas que todo esta bien, pero nuestro cuerpo nos dilata; por ello piensa, porque te afecta o aprede ha aceptarlo, los errorres son el mejor paso para crecer; así cuando lo cuentes con tranquilidad, serás asertivo respecto a lo que aprendiste y como creciste a partir de ello.

How to practice your pitch? 1. Review Feedback- If the interviewer provided feedback, use it to identify specific areas where your pitch can be improved. 2. Analyze Your Performance- Reflect on your previous pitch. What parts did you struggle with? What questions stumped you? Where did you feel confident? 3. Use a Mirror or Record Yourself- Practice in front of a mirror or record yourself to observe your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. 4. Stay Updated on Industry Trends- Make sure your pitch includes relevant and up-to-date information about industry trends and how your skills and experience align with them.

Recognize your own humility that you experienced in the situation and how that has and does help you now with new experiences. Do a little analysis of how that experience has changed you in terms of self forgiveness, learning from mistakes, asking for help, being able to laugh at yourself, empathy for others caught in similar scenarios, made you a better teammate. What else are your takeaways? The self analysis of your learnings—doesn’t just help you “land” a job, it helps you in life skills. It helps you problem solve better. It builds resilience. It increases self confidence that you can get through failures. And it prepares you for how you will react in your next “failure”! Have fun with it! 🥰