Will interviewers ask about the numbers on my resume?

Often, yes. Interviewers commonly ask how you achieved a result, how you measured it or what your part was. Prepare a short explanation for every number you include.

For each figure, be ready to explain:

• Where it came from: a report, a system, your own count or an estimate.
• The time period it covers.
• What you did to achieve it.
• Who else was involved.

Example answer: "The 'around 40 calls a day' figure comes from my typical shift. Our phone system showed 35 to 45 depending on the day."

If you cannot explain a number comfortably, change it to something you can explain, or remove it.

It also helps to keep a short private note of how you worked out each figure, such as "average of 3 to 4 tenders a month over 2 years". You will not need to show it to anyone, but it keeps your answers consistent across several interviews.