We sit down at a table in a coffee shop, having previously agreed to meet here to see if I am a good fit for your team...

You: So, what are your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Andres: I love to play pickleball, it helps me maintain a good mental and physical health. I also have an old guitar at home that I am figuring out how to play. I love watching good drama or thriller movies and series and spend time with my loved ones. From time to time I document the world around me in black and white. Here! I can show you some of my photographs.

I open the gallery on my phone and show you some stills I took…

You: Those pictures are super interesting! Tell me, what motivates you to come to work every day?

Andres: I genuinely think the world currently has many areas that need optimization in terms on how we handle and do things here on Earth. A lot of processes could be optimized through software, and I get delighted when I realize I am contributing to such a mission. Whether it’s a small internal tool that will make a company process a bit faster or a software that will revolutionize civilization as we know it, knowing that I am helping make the world more optimized keeps me going.

You: What sets you apart from a Product Design perspective?

Andres: I think the fact that I studied computer science. I am usually more collaborative and have a good synergy with the development team. I usually design solutions that are very achievable for the development team, I don’t usually diverge into ambitious UI/UX solutions that are just not realistic and too centered in the visual design while forgetting about the functionality.

You: What would you say is your greatest strength from a professional standpoint?

Andres: Definitely my communication. I have been told I am great at communicating the essential points in very few sentences and I write amazing emails as well. If I had to choose a second one it would be Creativity, I am just a very creative person across the board, and that trait translates beautifully into the professional world when coming up with solutions. Look, let me show you something that can support that claim.

I grab my phone and show you a film I made a few years ago…

You: Loved it! Why would I hire you over other candidates?

Andres: I have been in your position before and understand exactly what you are seeking. You are not looking for a brilliant genius who is difficult to work with; you are seeking a trustworthy, friendly, easy-going, collaborative, and communicative candidate who is highly capable and has significant potential for growth within your company. That is precisely who I am. I will be honest: when I join your team, I may not have all the answers immediately, but I am eager to learn whatever is necessary. What I can promise you is that working with me will be a pleasure. But don't just take my word for it—here are two letters of recommendation from my most recent job. I worked for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, contributing to the development of a software ecosystem designed to help users improve their overall health. During this time, I had the pleasure of being supervised by Dr. David R. Brown and Dr. Troy A. Stefano. I left a lasting impression on them, and they were kind enough to write letters of recommendation for me.

I retrieve two documents from my briefcase and put them in front of you…

Letter of Recommendation
Dr. Brown
Letter of Recommendation
Dr. Stefano

let’s work together

helloandresjoan@gmail.com