Walk Me Through Your Resume: Best Way to Respond

Walk Me Through Your Resume: Best Way to Respond
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SUMMARY
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Sad for them, but you should be doing back flips!
It is probably one of the dumbest ways for a job interviewer to open up the interview, but it is one of the best things that could possibly happen to you.
Do’s, Don’ts, Always, and Never-Evers…
Before we get into the “here's how,” some do's and don'ts.
1] Look at the job description and determine what areas or activities or accomplishments in your resume most closely align and best suit you to do that role effectively.
2] The second “do” is make sure you bring a copy of your resume to the job interview.
3] You also want to make sure before you start you know what direction to go. Ask them.
4] Don’t read them what's on the resume. Don't look at your resume and start reading. You'll be very dry.
5] Don't [just] talk about the activities you have on the resume.
Here’s how to roll…
For less relevant areas, go quickly.
For home run areas, take your time, provide context, and so on. (Check the Career Achievements Journal for the exact content and info.)
I know what you’re thinking…
You might be thinking, “Andy, I could go on for an hour talking about myself, my resume.”
GOOD!
There's ways after you hit each major area in your resume, just take a pause, look over to the interviewer and just say, "Is that enough there? Did you have anymore questions about that? Did you want to discuss that any further? How am I doing? Should I go onto the next point?" Just do what you need to do to give yourself a quick break.
You get to tell them what you want to tell them, not what they want to ask you. That's the wonderful thing about getting asked that question early in the interview.
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ABOUT ANDREW
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Andrew LaCivita is an internationally recognized executive recruiter, award-winning author, trainer, and founder and chief executive officer of milewalk and the milewalk Academy. He’s dedicated his career to helping people and companies realize their potential, consulting to more than two hundred organizations and counseling more than eleven thousand individuals. He often serves as a trusted media resource and is the award-winning author of Interview Intervention, Out of Reach but in Sight, and The Hiring Prophecies.
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OTHER SOURCES IN THE WORLD
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I'm happy to share other people's work on the tell me about yourself question. This is not an endorsement of their techniques, but simply alternate viewpoints.
www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/...
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[@andylacivita]

Hey Everyone, this video is now open for business! Let me know any job interview or job search challenges you're having. I'm happy to help!

[@shutshutshutshut7174]

How can I reach you?

[@awaizqureshi788]

tell me a time when you had conflict with your team member How do you manage with your more experience coworker as there might to be possibility of ego crash CAN YOU MAKE videos of answer for this

[@NikosKallika]

I recently had a job interview and i was searching youtube for tips. That's how i got here, i like your way of thinking and subcribed. So i went to the interview and the HR manager was going throw my resume asking what did you do after your studies, why there is a gap here ( 9 years ago) , why did you left that job etc. She did not ask me anything about the job role, or my skills....could i have asked her myself what are the skills you are looking for this role? The other staff where complete irrelevant, i mean 10 years ago i was a different person.

[@bluesapphire7003]

How can I say or how can I tell and amount to the interviewer if I have not to know the definite amount on how much the companies saved and generated with the application I have made since I was a team member and it was done years ago?

[@shobhabu]

There is a question an application form wants me to answer which is “ what is your favourite story of a business which is a force for good and why “ ? I am confused does it ask me to say a specific story like a campaign or how a company started and their story

[@Nepenhyah]

The question demonstrates the lack of skills, attention, and level or care of the interviewer. As a hiring manager I make sure to observe the candidate’s resume before the interview and craft specific questions tailored to their qualifications. I also make sure to break the ice and get to know the individual before diving right in. This creates a professional experience, and decreases nervousness. It demonstrates to the candidate that I value their time and value them as a human. The main goal here, is that even if I can’t extend an offer, I provide a great experience and preserve the reputation of the firm. All too often, companies take great candidates for granted, only filling in current openings. One must realize that the individual will obtain more experience and still has a lot of value, or may even be a great fit in case the new hire doesn’t work out. There’s also other roles this person can add value too in the future. Lazy interviewing is unacceptable.

[@andylacivita]

Great to hear @nathan ross! I appreciate your perspective.

[@brauckstar]

Too many interviewers just follow the script HR gives them

[@PUtrihaf]

That's nice of you

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Everytime I fall down and fail on job interviews, I return to Andy's tips and feel encouraged even in past defeats.

[@andylacivita]

👍 Keep going! You've got this! 🙂

[@iamthegame09]

When I'm asked this question in an interview the first thing that comes to mind is that the interviewer clearly hasn't bothered to read it before inviting me for interview so if they're truly that "lazy" it sends out a VERY strong message to me that I don't want to work for this organisation....

[@andylacivita]

Darn right. :) I agree wholeheartedly, but want my community to be educated on what i feel is the best way to answer it anyhow!

[@michaelanorwood282]

I recently graduated and am looking for my first job in my degree field. Your videos have helped me feel so much more confident in the job hunting process and less nervous about going into interviews. Thanks for all the helpful content!

[@andylacivita]

Michaela, you're so welcome!! Glad you like them!

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[@e.j.f8349]

Thanks Andy, this is really relevant as I have been asked this several times. Also, thanks for the "reset" in saying that when they ask such a question - it is a GOOD thing. Also, thanks for having a written summary of the video as it helps to have notes for review.

[@stephanielott6812]

Connecting the dots "once again" to present with confidence in communications!! Thanks Andy!

[@andylacivita]

Stephanie Lott you're so welcome Steph!

[@danpaterno]

Such a great way to look at walking someone through your resume! Makes so much sense!

[@andylacivita]

Glad you enjoyed it Dan!

[@ronl.9760]

Great advice Andrew. I've had two interviews so far and both asked me to do this. I had no idea to think of it as an opportunity to take over my own interview. Thanks!

[@andylacivita]

Ron, own it baby!!! You're welcome!

[@khoitran4232]

Hi, I got these 4 questions from a Japanese recruiter, they really made me confused. If you have any ideas about them, could you please tell me about their meaning and how to answer them effectively? 1. Please teache me about your ideal society on your background. 2. How is your ideal form connected to your ideal society? 3. How do you want to use the training to bring your current self closer to your ideal self? 4. How do you understand the difference between your ideal self and your current self? Thank you very much for your help. Your videos are awesome by the way :) Got the interview by applying some of your methods.

[@SuperLivelife2010]

Hey Andy! Thanks for another great video! As I was listening, I thought back to the video on Tell Me About Yourself and the 3 techniques you gave. #2. Would it be wise to also have a copy of the job description for leverage?

[@joanbelmont5450]

I love your techniques and tips!

[@andylacivita]

Thank you so much Joan!

[@ELC6-4]

So helpful and informative!!!!

[@andylacivita]

Thank you!!

[@venkatajagannadhaswamy7909]

Superb Andrew! Irrespective of level of experience or the domain we are into , the Insights you have provided will give the confidence and successfully complete the interview. Thank you very much for such a wonderful video

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome Venkata!

[@florasd6239]

Again another biiiig thanks Andy🙆🙆🙆

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome Flora. So glad you like them!

[@burgeretpn9060]

You are really helping me!

[@andylacivita]

Great to hear!!

[@Hidalgoinc]

EXCELLENT INFORMATION FOR THE MASSES...

[@andylacivita]

Thank so much Gary!

[@tiphotisted]

Jesus that's a lot of positivity in this video for so much you'd have to go through and explain one thing after another.

[@andylacivita]

I try to be hugely positive!

[@vkuri2060]

Hi Andrew, this video is just excellent and a lot of very crucial info. I regret seeing it late. But hopefully I'll let you know of positive output once I get selected. Thanks for the wonderful video again.

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome!!

[@oliviasanchez5834]

Hi, Andrew, I want to thank you for this videos, I really would like to get your help on what to do when I've been going through more than two complete processes with two different Companies and both of them choose another candidate at the end, I need to understand what it is missing on my end.

[@Shivani.namdev30]

Wonderful 💥

[@andylacivita]

Thank you!

[@Myrihe]

I wish I had seen this video before my interview. Walk me through your interview. I thought they were going to highlight what section I had to talk about. I didn’t know where to start so I just went through my first and longest dealing with different people. Then I skipped a few jobs and went into my current job... I wish I highlighted more.

[@andylacivita]

It’s okay. I’m sure it went well!

[@karadziedzic3439]

Great advice on how to answer this generic interview question!

[@andylacivita]

Thanks so much Kara!

[@LimitlessFX]

Hi Andy thank you for making this channel. I've watched all your videos and have one question that I was hoping you can help answer. I recently had a 3rd round interview with the managing director of a group that I was interviewing for. From the onset, the director walked in and was immediately not all there. Whenever he talked he looked at the window and at times was holding his forehead as if he had a headache. How do I approach a situation like this? I tried to be engaging with the director even with the behavior he was exhibiting and the interview went on for an hour. Unfortunately I did not get the job and the feedback afterwards was that I did well. I am at a loss as to what happened. Any ideas on how I can approach a situation like this in the future?

[@rickyfrancis4150]

Much purposeful and meaningful to align. TQ , much appreciated

[@andylacivita]

you're welcome!

[@yumyes6272]

Tysm, I did get job after watching your videos

[@andylacivita]

Love it!!

[@davida6146]

what if I don't have much accomplishments? Or what if there's no way to actually quantify my results? Usually this is the reason I turn to the activities....

[@Michael-uo4jj]

Man that's such an awesome question really weeds out the people who just don't care about their resume or straight up lied (worked with people that did that.. didn't last long) it's easy to read people with a question like that. Like you said just read off it but really explain what you've done, i have to disagree with that it's a lazy question.

[@raceb]

Sorry for the long post! I have a question: What is the best way to explain my gap on my resume(7 years)? I developed a disorder during my 2nd year (2011) in college and switched to online courses. Currently, I am looking for a remote customer service job. I don't have any work experience. The only experience was in 2010 as a researching assistant and the rest were in high school (tutoring, peer counselor, and Admissions Team). Thanks so much race

[@louijacob4132]

God knows I struggle with this which is why I didn’t get a call back.

[@Qstyles18]

Just had a Facebook interview and bombed sooooo hard. Wish I had watched this before -_-

[@andylacivita]

hang in there!

[@youssefelthoumi9907]

Hi Andrew! Thank you very much for your awesome videos and your advice and guidance. I retired from my job 2 years ago after 43 years, I enjoyed those 2 years and did everything (almost) I always wanted to do but now I am starting to get deadly bored and yearn to start working again, is there a resume format that would entice employers to rehire a retiree? I am struggling to create one but I know something is missing. Would be great to hear back from you!

[@andylacivita]

Youssef, you can use my build your ultimate professional resume (video) template. Simply provide some insight into what you've been doing lately in your cover letter. There's nothing wrong with wanting to go back to work. One thing you might consider is being open to a contract position. Companies love hiring more senior and expensive resources on a contract basis because it gives them and you flexibility!!!

[@awaizqureshi788]

tell me a time when you had conflict with your team member How do you manage with your more experience coworker as there might to be possibility of ego crash

[@milesmartinez2700]

Hello Andrew,thanks for the vedios I’m get a lot of value but I’m still need your help I don’t know what the exact words that I need to put in my resume... im not really in good in English since English is my second language im still learning,I’m applying a certain job just an assistant this the only job that can fit to me cause I’m not a resident here ..

[@dylanstewart2964]

HEY ANDY, CAN YOU PLEASE DO A VIDEO AND GIVE A BREAKDOWN ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK OF INFOGRAPHIC RESUMES

[@andylacivita]

Hey Dylan, I'd really stay away from an infographic resume. First, they're actually harder to SCAN as a reviewer and the ATS hates them too. You'll likely have bad luck with them.

[@dylanstewart2964]

Andrew LaCivita thanks for the insight. Won’t even attempt one at all now

[@randomabidingdude]

I'm going to somewhat disagree, and say that it depends on the type of job you are looking for. If you are anything related to design or development (especially UI-UX software) - I have heard feedback from several interviewers that they were impressed by it. The second point is it should only be at most the first page, with the rest more of a traditional resume layout. The idea is to give a consolidated breakdown of what the rest of the resume says in detail. I have used mine to describe: how many projects I've worked on, entry / exit points on the SDLC, my career trajectory which is now longer than 10 years, a breakdown of how many years relevant experience both with tech stacks used, as well as, seniority of positions. To do this however, the entire document should use a layout / minimal color themes that look like it belongs together. I use mini screenshots (with a background element that is similar to the theme of the 1st page) of the applications I've worked on along side the functional aspects describing my role in building that application. They key is context.

[@StephanieRZ]

I'm really shy to do this lol, but thank you for sharing about this. I've been preparing my resume, and cover letter, and am now working to properly "perfect" the finishing touches, and reach out in person, hopefully seeing if I get a job interview with. The position's simply an entry-level library assistant, in the children's department, and it'd be my first job before turning 19, if landed. It's truly not that bad, and am going to go as myself, with confidence, and kindred, plus going prepared, 😂 I guess it's a healthy amount of nervous.

[@andylacivita]

Good luck with this Stephanie. I’m pulling for you!!

[@rajatkhullar2627]

Good luck 👍😘

[@nicolasquick6233]

Let's assume I've applied for a job. After completing a preliminary interview online, I am invited to a face to face interview. I bring my resume, does the resume I bring look any different from the format you've discussed? I assumed bringing a folder or some sort of environment protection would be ideal, but should it have any other features? Thanks again for the effort you put into these videos, I've learned a lot from you.

[@meenakrishnaveninelli9240]

🙄❤️🙄🙄❤️🙄❤️❤️❤️

[@arvinohanian4446]

Hi Andrew! I have a question about your professional resume template. It says to start with a two paragraph introduction yet as I understand it, recruiters only spend 6 seconds on a resume. So how are they supposed to read a two paragraph intro plus the rest of your resume in only a few seconds? Would be great to hear back from you!

[@andylacivita]

Outstanding question! They won't read any of the first 2 paragraphs during their 6 second review. They'll glance to see that it's there and get a feel for the content you provide. Then they go back. Arvin, I highly recommend you watch my FREE 52-minute webinar explaining this with pictures: app.webinarjam.net/register/26620/efd7a64b75

[@gabrieleurbanmiller4246]

Hi, Andy, can you make a video in regards to group interviews, please? Just imagen ten people in one room age 18 - 55 tested on language, speed typing, 10 min test in setting priorities in the right order from 1-8. Such interviews can take up to three hours due to waiting times this was an experience in a tech company. Thank you.

[@andylacivita]

Gabriele, while that scenario is extreme, my video on how to ace the panel interview will help. It's on my channel. Just search for panel interview!

[@geraldmakori6627]

Hey have not yet graduated but worked some sales jobs so how should i present my academics?? .....and how should i present my work experience in the best way possible?? Coz its not even related to my major

[@andylacivita]

That’s okay. I’d use my collegiate template. Companies understand your part time jobs amor summer jobs might not coincide with your studies.

[@sonya5568]

So what advice do you have for those of us that don't really interview well? I ask because i'm more of a "show" you more than I can "tell" you type person. I understand that you as the interviewer will not have the opportunity to see what i can do but i'm also aware that many people interview well and do not work as well as stated.

[@user-wx9xr8rl8g]

This is so true

[@annielin2894]

Andrew I have an upcoming interview and I have an updated version of the resume; should I give it to them or should I use the original one when I uploaded to apply for the job?

[@andylacivita]

Bring the updated one and ask them if they want a copy.

[@annielin2894]

Andrew LaCivita yes did that yesterday night

[@AlexFrezCorrea]

Hey Andrew. Please help me with this. What is the best way to answer the question: "Why are you changing your career from Sales Supervisor in the commercial area to be an intern in eEngineering"? I'm often asked this and I don't know a good way to not sound as unfocused person. A datail is that right now I'm unemployed and one of the major problems here is that I'm 29 years old in the second year of Mechanical Engineering.

[@andylacivita]

Alex, I totally get the issue, but you can diffuse it by telling them you've done the research and evaluated your interests, what you'd like to focus on, your strengths and how they map over to engineering and so on. You feel this is a much better career path for you and you're getting the schooling, etc. Keep in mind, what you're doing is actually quite common. People simply want to change careers and that is OKAY! One video you can check out is my job hopper video. You're not a job hopper, but the way I show the job hoppers how to explain their situation is also analogous for you. check it out and roll with it!

[@farmgirl768]

I hope you can give a complete sample answer

[@andylacivita]

It's best when you can to align your skills and experience with what the employers needs. Here's another video on how to navigate the "Tell me About Yourself" and "Walk me Through your Resume" scenarios. Video on Instagram, Best Approach to Answer Open-Ended Interview Questions! instagram.com/p/CMui7GfBbyU/

[@ashmitapandit1146]

Andrew , I have been in position of senior management team from UNOV but I am doing it unpaid, can I list it in experience instead of volunteer if I have got a good position?

[@andylacivita]

You can assuming it’s a full time position and it’s substantial.

[@ashmitapandit1146]

Thank you for responding and clearing my doubts. Applied multiple today , you've given me back that confidence 😅. Merry Christmas.

[@alexo1792]

Doing this 😂 😮

[@farmgirl768]

True..for me it's a bad sign if the interviewer ask me Tell me about yourself

[@Shalerboy101]

They all do

[@dianagabriela3287]

Hi Andy, I have an interview tomorrow and I've been watching all your videos. I better get the job 😂😂

[@andylacivita]

Diana! How did it go?

[@dianagabriela3287]

Thank you for responding.@@andylacivita It went well, I feel I was very prepared for the typical questions but for some reason was not prepared for the technical ones. I haven't hear anything yet because the Director has been on vacation. But I will keep watching to prepare for the next opportunity if this one does not go through. Thank you!

[@user-wx9xr8rl8g]

Same here. I have been watching your videos all day because I have an interview tomorrow. Hopefully, I will get the job!

[@jorgitomarquez]

Rumor has it that Elon always asks people to talk about the story of their resume

[@andylacivita]

Smart.

[@JackMillerIndia]

Jab interview

[@100nb6]

Hope I get the JAB

[@andylacivita]

Me too!

[@longashl]

I just did all.the don't lol

[@andylacivita]

Hang in there. It’s a process!

[@Allycat_8702]

Good video bt I disagree though. What if the interviewer is trying to start off in a relaxed manner in order to ease off tensions and anxieties bcs a lot of ppl who go into interviews tend to be nervous and might not perform at their best. So the interviewer would have thought by getting the interviewee to discuss their resume first up would help bcs the interviewee would knw him/herself better. This would be a form of an ice breaker

[@andylacivita]

That’s one way to consider it.

[@hannahm9259]

I am listening to this because I have an interview, and guess what, the interviewer is a lady. So I would say: thank you Ms. interviewer, not Mr. !

[@andylacivita]

😂

[@lyndalacivita4125]

Another great interviewing tip!!! 😊

[@andylacivita]

Thanks my biggest fan. :)