A job interview is the most important time you’ll discuss your skills, accomplishments, and experiences. For some people, this can be a little stressful. Whether you’re someone who doesn’t mind ...

Those four little words can be the trickiest, stickiest part of a job interview. So simple, yet so loaded. If you Google the phrase, you’ll find a never-ending list of tips and tricks for this ...

If you’ve attended an interview recently, chances are high you were asked some version of “Tell me about yourself.” Despite the near certainty of this question, candidates often struggle to provide a ...

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 ...

Picture this: You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, excited for the opportunity to land a job at your dream company. Then comes the open-ended prompt that will set the tone for the entire ...

One of the most hated interview questions is “Tell me about yourself.” In fact, it’s difficult for almost all job seekers to answer this question. Why is it so hard? Why do hiring managers ask this ...

Editor’s note: This article is one in a series on how to answer some of the toughest job interview questions. Looking for a new job is stressful enough, but to make matters more challenging, some ...

The job interview question "Tell me about yourself!" can stump a job-seeker, but I'm more worried about the folks who aren't stumped by it. They hear that question and they go to town! They don't ...