Why do interviewers ask, “Walk me through your resume”? And what’s the best way to respond?

This is one of the most common starting points for an interview. A well-planned answer makes a great first impression, immediately focusing the interviewer’s mind on why they should hire you.

The stories you tell in a job interview should definitely *not* be fiction. Nevertheless, novelists could teach job seekers a few things.

You’re well qualified, you had good answers to all the questions, and they seemed to like you a lot! It seemed like a great interview, but no offer. What happened?

What’s your weakness? Your clever, well-practiced answer may send a message you didn’t intend.

Other interview questions seem more difficult than “What are your greatest strengths?”, don’t they? Maybe that’s why so many job seekers throw away the opportunity this question offers.