When preparing for an interview, you want to put your best foot forward in selling your strengths, skills and background for the job. You also have to be ready to answer common interview questions ...

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 ...

In the wild world of job searching and job interviewing, there is no single company that will play out as a fairytale—in other words, it’s unlikely you’ll receive everything on your wish list. The ...

When you’re in a job interview, one common question you may face is, “What was your biggest non-technical challenge?” This ...

Instead of just stating your weakness, share how you’re working on improving it Think about what the interviewer is trying to get out of the question Answer “Tell me about yourself” with a past, ...

In working with hundreds of mid- to high-level professionals each year, I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it is for so many working women and men to articulate succinctly and powerfully what makes ...

It’s no surprise that company leaders have a lot on their plates—and startup leaders might be especially overburdened. In a 2023 survey from Startup Snapshot, a data-sharing platform focused on ...

The day you’ve been waiting for is here. Today is your first round interview for that role you’ve been eyeing for a long time now. Your resume and cover letter have already done their job to get you ...

You’ve finished your presentation or meeting, and it is time to open up for questions. Lots of hands go up. Some questions you answer easily, some you admit you don’t have the answer to; but then ...

Before employers take a final stance on the return-to-office debate, they may want to reconsider whether they're asking the right questions — or risk hurting their company. How should employers sort ...