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 ...

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 ...

In every job interview, you can expect to be asked about your personal and career goals. But here's a surprising fact: Most candidates' answers to these questions are, frankly, unimpressive. Drawing ...

The goal of an interview is to assess a job candidate’s skillset and career achievements as part of determining whether that person might be a favorable addition to a company’s team and corporate ...

Dr. Kyle Elliott, tech career coach, interview coach, and trusted confidant to Silicon Valley's top talent via CaffeinatedKyle.com. “Why do you want to work here?” As a career coach to tech executives ...

At first glance, the popular interview question “Why should we hire you?” sounds similar to “Why do you want to work here?” but the shift in perspective requires a shift in your response because ...

You can prepare all you want for a job interview, but still be asked a curveball question that leaves you stumped for how to answer. Should you say “I don’t know” when you actually don’t know? The ...

Navigating job interviews can be a daunting process, especially when you’re aiming for positions with salaries of $100,000 or more per year. One question that frequently arises, and can often unsettle ...

The goal of an interview is to assess a job candidate’s skillset and career achievements as part of determining whether that person might be a favorable addition to a company’s team and corporate ...

One of the most common questions candidates face during interviews is “Why do you want to work here?” It might seem straightforward, but your answer can significantly influence the interviewer’s ...