Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Have you ever been left speechless at a job interview because ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. You really want that job. It’s perfect for you. You submitted ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When heading into an interview, candidates must prepare for any question thrown at them. Many candidates prepare to speak about their past experience and how it fits into the role, but many forget ...

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 ...

Practice your English conversation skills with this job interview simulation! In this video, Rachel interviews Marina for a marketing position at Lingual Land. You'll learn essential job interview ...

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, ...

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