Google software engineer Goutam Nair told BI that a good résumé and a solid networking connection were both key to landing the job.

Jenny Wood has seen many interviews in her day. She loves when candidates pause to write down thoughts in an interview.

When recruiters ask, “Can you walk me through your resume?” they don’t want a list of job titles; they want a tight, compelling narrative that proves you’re the right fit. Here’s how to answer the ...