It can be tricky to determine whether a new hire’s character is a good fit for your team. Ask questions that invite vulnerability and connection.

We just couldn’t let him get away from us. This is what we knew after interviewing one of four final candidates for a critical, and highly competitive, senior management role. He (whom we’ll call Greg ...

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 ...

Difficult interview questions can test your confidence when you're over 50. Learn how to prepare smart responses that reinforce your relevance and value.

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 ...

Andrew Lokenauth of TheFinanceNewsletter.com has singled out the most important job interview question and pinned down a way to prepare for it and even deliver a great answer when it comes. What To ...

Hiring managers often know by a few key questions whether a candidate truly stands out. Learning how to answer them with clarity and confidence can dramatically increase the chances of leaving a ...

If you hate interviews, you aren’t alone. Research suggests the majority of job applicants fear something about the interview process, whether it be being the center of attention, or getting caught ...

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 ...

When you're going in for a job interview, remember to show up on time, dress appropriately and come in with some good questions for your interviewer. When preparing your list of what you want to ask, ...