Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace ...

Hiring managers often know by a few key questions whether a candidate truly stands out. Learning how to answer them with clarity and confidence can dramatically increase the chances of leaving a ...

Difficult interview questions can test your confidence when you're over 50. Learn how to prepare smart responses that reinforce your relevance and value.

More than half of recruiters admit to asking this as a first question in an interview. This question is intended as an icebreaker but feels vague. Here’s what to say and what not to say. In a ...

Your goal during an interview is to convince the employer that you are the best candidate for the job. In order to accomplish this, you must be able to clearly and articulately convey that you have ...

As a job candidate, you're likely to encounter interview questions designed to assess your critical thinking skills. Employers highly value these skills because they demonstrate your ability to ...

There are tens of dozens of questions the interviewer might ask during an interview. However, some standard questions encompass the general theme and focus of almost any questions you’ll be asked, and ...

If you hate interviews, you aren’t alone. Research suggests the majority of job applicants fear something about the interview process, whether it be being the center of attention, or getting caught ...

You only get one chance to make a first impression, as the saying goes, and there's no situation where that's more important than job interviews. We all take great care to make sure we're dressed and ...

Don't be surprised if a hiring manager asks, "What would your direct reports say about you?" According to Glassdoor, it is one of the most common questions interviewers ask. As a part of the site's 50 ...

To get your ideal position with a company you admire, you have considerations to address before, during and after the job interview. Here are some tips on how to succeed at a job interview, common ...