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 ...

Share an example of a challenge you've faced at work. Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision in your role. Tell me about a mistake you've made on the job. We've all probably heard some ...

Instead of just stating your weakness, share how you’re working on improving it Think about what the interviewer is trying to get out of the question Answer “Tell me about yourself” with a past, ...

Use the prep time provided to plan out your responses, to keep them on topic and coherent. For a one-minute response, it’s ...

You've triumphed over the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and captured the attention of real humans with your standout resume and cover letter. Now, you're on the coveted shortlist, poised for the ...