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 ...

The way to hit a home run when describing yourself in an interview is to figure out which skills are most important in the ...

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 ...

Every company has a unique set of interview questions they use to determine how well job candidates would fit into a specific role. However, there are some questions that are pretty universal when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. What is a situational interview question? In short, situational ...

Overview: Honest weakness answers show awareness and growth when explained clearly.Interviewers focus more on improvement ...

As the tech industry’s seemingly never-ending rounds of layoffs continue on and on, we’re all getting a lot more interested in acing job interviews. In a way, interviewing well is the most in-demand ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. When you get to a second interview, you’re in a positive ...

The scrutiny of a co-op board interview can ratchet up the tension when you’re buying in New York City. Facing questions ...

Navigating an HR interview is a critical step in securing a six-figure career. HR professionals evaluate candidates not just for their technical qualifications but also for their cultural fit, ...

Overview: Automation testing helps find bugs early and supports faster software releases.Repetitive and critical test cases ...

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 ...