Using STAR helps you avoid rambling and ensures you cover all the important parts of your experience. It makes your answers clear and easy for the interviewer to follow. It’s a solid way to present ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Have you ever been left speechless at a job interview because ...

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 ...

Every company has a unique set of interview questions they use to determine how well job candidates would fit into a specific role. However, there are some questions that are pretty universal when ...

A strong first impression in an interview can make the difference between getting hired or rejected, especially when interviewing for jobs with annual salaries of $100,000 or more. Your introduction ...

The scrutiny of a co-op board interview can ratchet up the tension when you’re buying in New York City. Facing questions ...

The new job hunt is hard enough. It’s almost a second job from finding open positions, creating custom resumes, developing a portfolio, and cold emailing the hiring manager. Once you’ve landed an ...

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 ...

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Even without formal customer service experience, you can show you care about people. This means demonstrating that you’re ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. After mailing out dozens of resumes, your dream job calls to ...

Tech interviews can intimidate even seasoned interviewees. Many companies take candidates through multiple rounds of interviews, each with its own focus. How should you prepare before the interview?