Ten-Interview
Interview Tips: “Walk me through your resume”
Talk about each section of your resume in a linear, clear, enthusiastic way. Do not go overly in-depth into any one item, but do not remain too superficial either. Touch on your academic, professional, leadership, technical, and personal qualifications, concluding with a statement about why these experiences are important for your industry.
Don’t let the wording of this question limit your response. Every candidate will have experience and leadership positions. What sets someone apart is a unique personality and interests. An interviewer ultimately wants to know if you are a good cultural fit for the company. Let your personality shine through and talk about the things you do outside of school and work.
The goal is to develop a 360-degree profile of yourself that shows why you would create value for the firm and why you are an attractive candidate for the position.
Key Points
Know your resume intimately—be prepared to answer this question without glancing.
Have at least two stories prepared for each item on your resume that capture what you did and how you did it.
Keep your answer within 2 minutes.
Approach
Begin with your academics.
Give your year and major, and explain why you chose your department, how it relates to your life, and how it relates to a career with this company.
Name any academic honors you received.
Speak about your professional experiences, starting with your most relevant one.
Highlight only one thing about each job position that represents the most value to the company.
Share the one or two lessons or qualifications you received from each item.
Discuss your leadership positions outside of your professional activities.
Explain why you chose to participate in this organization and what drove you to your leadership position. Speak about the positive difference that you made for the organization and what you learned about yourself.
Highlight only one thing about each leadership position
Talk about each section of your resume in a linear, clear, enthusiastic way. Do not go overly in-depth into any one item, but do not remain too superficial either. Touch on your academic, professional, leadership, technical, and personal qualifications, concluding with a statement about why these experiences are important for your industry.
Don’t let the wording of this question limit your response. Every candidate will have experience and leadership positions. What sets someone apart is a unique personality and interests. An interviewer ultimately wants to know if you are a good cultural fit for the company. Let your personality shine through and talk about the things you do outside of school and work.
The goal is to develop a 360-degree profile of yourself that shows why you would create value for the firm and why you are an attractive candidate for the position.
Key Points
Know your resume intimately—be prepared to answer this question without glancing.
Have at least two stories prepared for each item on your resume that capture what you did and how you did it.
Keep your answer within 2 minutes.
Approach
Begin with your academics.
Give your year and major, and explain why you chose your department, how it relates to your life, and how it relates to a career with this company.
Name any academic honors you received.
Speak about your professional experiences, starting with your most relevant one.
Highlight only one thing about each job position that represents the most value to the company.
Share the one or two lessons or qualifications you received from each item.
Discuss your leadership positions outside of your professional activities.
Explain why you chose to participate in this organization and what drove you to your leadership position. Speak about the positive difference that you made for the organization and what you learned about yourself.
Highlight only one thing about each leadership position