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.

When you're interviewing for a new job, you're not just assessing whether you'd want to do the task at hand — you're also feeling out a potential new team and how everyone works together. That's why ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. As you’re looking for a job, you’ll need to be prepared for ...

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 ...

It's one of the most common — and deceptively difficult — questions you might be asked during a job interview. Most interviewers use this question as an icebreaker. But responding to such a broad ...

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 ...

There's one job interview question that you can almost guarantee hiring managers will ask that many people still struggle to answer. That's because there really is no clear angle. Still, if you're ...

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

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 ...