You've done a great job of focusing your search, targeting companies, networking, creating a compelling resume and cover letter. Now, you're ready for the interview. Many job hunters spend so much ...

As clichéd as the saying may be, it’s true: you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. And when it comes to job interviews, that first impression can make or break your chances at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can’t control a lot of things about the application process—but you can control how well you prepare for the interview.

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 ...