Not so much a question, as it is a requirement for an interview. Be sure to have a succinct elevator pitch ready to fire off that aptly describes your background. 2. What are your strengths? Instead ...

Where does confidence really come from, in the job interview? Most lists like the one you are about to read won’t tell you what you really need to know. But confidence - the ability to convey ...

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, ...

Job interviews are nerve-wracking for any job seeker. Even if you spend hours preparing, you can never be certain you won’t be caught off-guard with a tough interview question — and it can be hard to ...

You need to stand out in the pack of applicants and shine at the interview. It can be stressful — even unnerving — but it doesn't have to be with preparation and confidence. You can use the job ...

Did you freeze up the last time an interviewer opened a question with "Tell me about a time when…"? That's a behavioral interview question, and many interviewees find them tricky to handle. Job ...

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 ...

Now it’s time to prep for the conversation that’ll either improve or dampen your chances with a potential employer. Here’s a quick list of what you should say and do during an interview versus what ...

Don’t be stumped in your next job interview. These tips can help. By Bryan Clark In its simplest form, a job interview is an attempt to impress someone at the other end of the table. Your résumé and ...

There’s no shortage of advice where asking job interview questions is concerned. (I should know; I’ve written a number of job interview question guide articles.) But there’s a lot less advice ...

Use interview questions that are more general to deliver an elevator pitch about why you are the perfect candidate. When asked about potential negatives, be honest and constructive, but never ...