Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. You really want that job. It’s perfect for you. You submitted ...

Preparing for a job interview can be quite a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you're trying to prepare for the questions that could potentially catch you off guard or require you to think on ...

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 ...

In a real-life situation, I’d likely go into a little more detail than I did above, but that statement gives the interviewer a lot of jumping-off points for further discussion. It tells them a little ...

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, ...