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. Learn more here .
Articles by Andrew LaCivita
- Opinion
Hiring Doesn’t Mean a Company Is Healthy
One of the biggest mistakes professionals make is assuming that because a company is hiring… the company must be healthy.
- Opinion
Interview Success Starts With Choosing a Better Story
To give us a running start, I want to discuss one of the most important decisions you make in a job interview.
- Opinion
Spot the Fake Recruiter Before They Waste Your Time
But fake recruiters and fake job postings are everywhere right now. And job seekers are being targeted hard.
- Opinion
You’re Not Stuck Because You’re Lazy — You’re Stuck Because You’re Missing This One Thing
The problem is almost never effort. Most people work plenty hard. That isn’t what keeps them stuck. It’s something else.
- Opinion
The One Truth I Want You To Take in 2026
I stumbled on one video that stopped me cold. It made me cry again. It made me rethink what I actually want to tell you as we close out the year.
- Opinion
Ace the Interview: The One Thing That Makes You Stand Out and Get Hired
If you want to win the interview, there’s one thing to focus on. Function. As in, what they actually need you to do.
- Opinion
How To Give Concise Answers in Your Job Interview
Powerful words that paint a picture, and phrases that elicit the feelings you want the interviewer to have about you. #words #hire
- Opinion
My Best Advice to Career Changers
My life is full of left turns. Electrical engineering graduate to IT consultant. IT consultant to executive recruiter. Executive recruiter to career coach.
- Practice Growth
Unlock Your Career Superpower: The Hidden Skills That Increase Your Income
The only thing that matters in life (as it relates to your career success) is the value of the assets you produce. #advisors
- Practice Growth
The Habit Formula: Unlocking Routines That Truly Stick
Sounds odd, but everything we do in our life feeds our self-image, including our habits. #advisors #habits
- Practice Growth
Four Proven Negotiation Strategies to Significantly Boost Your Salary
So, why is it that so many employees try to argue for a new salary based on what they did in the past? #advisors
- Practice Growth
10 Proven Strategies to Land Your Dream Job in 2025
Full-fledged job search lesson today. 10 major tips on how to win your search in 2025! #jobs #advisors
- Opinion
How to Notice Red Flags When You’re Evaluating an Employer?
Our initial reactions to anything, many times based on false info, can set us in the wrong direction quickly. #employment #jobsearch
- Research
34 Things Every 22-Year-Old Should Know