May 16, 2026 These are the 3 simple interview questions that helped me build a high-performing team BY Olena Lutsenko RETN started with a bold ambition to build a nine-figure business. After doubling our revenue to nearly $ 80 million in the last five years, that goal is now within close reach. But it’s taken more … Continue reading These are the 3 simple interview questions that helped me build a high-performing team
April 28, 2026 How to master the ‘just a chat’ job interview BY Ellie Rich-Poole Many resources exist about how to perform well in a formal job interview, but what’s talked about less is how to manage an informal conversation about a job opportunity where the format and success criteria are more ambiguous. The conversation … Continue reading How to master the ‘just a chat’ job interview
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October 06, 2024 4 questions to avoid asking in a first-round interview These aren’t necessarily bad topics, but in the early stages of interviewing, it’s important to emphasize your enthusiasm for the role. You made it to the end of the first interview. Chances are, the hiring manager will ask this final question: Do you … Continue reading 4 questions to avoid asking in a first-round interview
By Stephanie Vozza February 08, 2024 When it comes to job interviews, the hiring manager is in the driver’s seat. They ask the questions and make the decisions. But candidates aren’t simply passengers in the process. It’s possible and appropriate to take control in several situations. “Taking control in a job interview can help … Continue reading How candidates can take control in an interview
By Kathleen Davis February 09, 2024 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 questions in less than one minute. How do I answer the interview question “What’s your biggest … Continue reading How do I answer the interview question, ‘What’s your biggest weakness?’
By Julia Herbst October 29, 2023 We’ve all been there: You see a job description that seems perfect. You’ve got the right experience, it’s at a company you admire, and even the pay range seems decent. You should apply! But, inevitably, that means submitting a customized cover letter. Or at least revising the last … Continue reading Everything you need to know to write a cover letter that leads to an interview
By Nicholas Hawkins June 01, 2022 As the Great Resignation, Reshuffle, Rehire, cycle heads into a new phase, here are the top 15 behavioral interview questions you should be prepared to answer in upcoming job interviews. What are behavioral interview questions? Behavioral interview questions are designed to determine how you will handle specific situations … Continue reading Your ultimate guide to ace the most common interview questions
By Amanda Augustine May 13, 2022 It’s fair to say that most people aren’t typically asked to describe themselves to others on a regular basis. However, when it comes to landing the right job, interviewers expect you to confidently talk about your abilities and the value you could bring to their team. Whether your … Continue reading 8 words you should never use to describe yourself in an interview (and what to say instead)
By Gwen Moran March 29, 2022 Over the past two years, companies and employees have had to adapt to new ways of working, ranging from shifting how they serve customers, to where employees work. But now, things are changing again. Many companies are planning to welcome employees back to the office, at least part … Continue reading How interview questions are changing in 2022
