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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DEAR READER: How can you answer the biggest weakness question during a job interview without sounding like an inflated boast? I ...

Answering the dreaded “What are your weaknesses?” interview question can be tricky. Many candidates struggle to provide a meaningful response that addresses this question without damaging their ...

The job interview is a delicate dance, a strategic conversation where every answer can either propel you forward or send you packing. Among the trickiest questions, the infamous "What are your ...

The “what is your greatest weakness” question pops up during most interviews in one form or another. While it ay seem like the toughest question (because who wants to talk about what they are bad at ...

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, even for the most prepared among us. Even if you have your outfit picked out, arrive on time and make a dazzling first impression with the hiring manager, a lot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Drop the rehearsed responses—recruiters are looking for ...