Not so much a question, as it is a requirement for an interview. Be sure to have a succinct elevator pitch ready to fire off that aptly describes your background. 2. What are your strengths? Instead ...

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 ...

Landing a computer science job requires preparation. Beyond earning your degree, searching for jobs, and submitting applications, the computer science hiring process usually involves several rounds of ...

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 ...

Even though most interviews include at least a few of the most common interview questions, and even if the candidate is asked to answer one or two unusual interview questions (like these), the answers ...

For students feeling the pressure of college admissions interviews, a little preparation can go a long way. Experts say students should come into the interview with a sense of what they'll be asked ...

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 ...

Sometimes, the interview process can feel like a series of 20 questions, where strangers keep digging at uncomfortable experiences or try to trip you up. Even if your interviewers seem impressed with ...

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 ...

Veterans and spouses know they need to practice interview questions before they go into an interview. Well, they ought to practice. They are, in fact, much more likely to nail the interview if they do ...