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 ...

During a job interview, you’re likely to encounter the question, “What interests you about this position?” It’s an opportunity to showcase your passion, knowledge, and fit for the role while ...

The day you’ve been waiting for is here. Today is your first round interview for that role you’ve been eyeing for a long time now. Your resume and cover letter have already done their job to get you ...

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 ...

Picture this: You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, excited for the opportunity to land a job at your dream company. Then comes the open-ended prompt that will set the tone for the entire ...

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 ...

During a job interview, you will always be asked why you are looking. There are different potential versions of this question: “Why are you making a change?” “Why are you leaving your company?” “Why ...

The question “Describe yourself in 3 words” might seem simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools in an interviewer’s arsenal. It gives employers a glimpse into your personality, self-awareness, ...