Small talk may be more important than you think. So, you’re ready to find your next job. What’s your interview strategy? This week on New Here, we learn why making a good first impression in a job ...

Nobody enjoys interviews. That’s the long and the short of it. Whether you’re a new graduate who doesn’t know what to expect, a career changer looking for something new, or have been out of work for a ...

All of those techniques work, even if you’re relatively shy. But what if you meet someone famous? Or what if you meet someone especially important to, like a potential investor or an enabling customer ...

A young man in a hurry on his way to his first job interview approached several Stafford police officers with an unusual ...

What is a job interview like today? The modern job interview landscape has evolved dramatically, influenced greatly by recent global events. The COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, catalyzed a shift ...

How important are first impressions? Well, it determines if you get the second interview for your dream job or acceptance into the college or university of your choice. A good first impression can ...

With the start of the new year, you may be thinking about making a career change. According to Glassdoor, January is the month employees are most likely to think about changing jobs, likely resulting ...

Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s workplace advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing ...

First impressions matter in work, friendships, and romantic relationships. When we meet someone for the first time, we decide if that person is someone we want to spend time with and get to know ...

We all know how important it is to make a good first impression. The positive or negative feelings about us that a person develops during our initial interaction with them set the course for the ...