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About Andrew LaCivita

An internationally recognized recruitment executive, author, and inspirational speaker, Andrew LaCivita is the founder and chief executive officer of milewalk, a prominent Chicago-based executive search firm. He is a trusted media resource and author of Interview Intervention, Out of Reach but in Sight, and The Hiring Prophecies, books aimed at helping people and companies realize their potential.

How to Start Every Job Interview Answer the Right Way

Interviewers don’t wait until you finish your story to decide if they like you. They decide while you’re still taking your first breath. In those first 15 seconds, they’re asking, “Do I trust this person? Do they get what matters here?” Most candidates waste that window listing tasks or backstory. The best ones win it by showing they understand the real business problem and hinting at the result they delivered. That’s what I’m teaching in this week’s lesson.

The Wisdom That Changed My Life: 11 Must-Read Books!

Last month I celebrated my 59th. It had me reflecting on the biggest influences that rerouted my path, especially the books that shaped my mindset, my career, my health, and even my view of the universe. These aren’t just books I enjoyed. They are turning points that literally changed how I live.