Guide
Walk Me Through Your Resume
How to answer walk me through your resume for investment banking interviews with a clear story, a strong pivot, and better follow-up control.
Your resume walk-through is usually the first test of whether the rest of the interview will feel easy or forced.
What the interviewer wants
They are not asking for a line-by-line summary. They want to know:
- how your background fits together
- what experiences matter most
- why banking is the logical next step
The right structure
A strong answer usually follows this order:
- early context only if it matters
- the experiences that built your interest or skill set
- the pivot into banking
- why this interview is the next step
That structure feels clean because it moves forward with intention.
What to leave out
Do not overload the answer with:
- every internship detail
- every club or class
- long backstory that delays the point
If the interviewer wants more detail, they will ask.
How long should it be
A good target is roughly 90 seconds to two minutes. Shorter can feel thin. Longer usually starts to drift.
How to sound stronger under follow-up
After your walk-through, expect the interviewer to test the weakest part. That might be:
- why you changed direction
- whether your interest is recent or durable
- whether your strongest experience actually translates to banking
Practice the main story and the likely challenge questions together. That is what turns a decent walk-through into a convincing one.