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 ...

The job interview is a delicate dance, a strategic conversation where every answer can either propel you forward or send you packing. Among the trickiest questions, the infamous "What are your ...

Answering the dreaded “What are your weaknesses?” interview question can be tricky. Many candidates struggle to provide a meaningful response that addresses this question without damaging their ...

The “what is your greatest weakness” question pops up during most interviews in one form or another. While it ay seem like the toughest question (because who wants to talk about what they are bad at ...

My look at challenging interview questions continues this week as I address strategies for handling the “weaknesses” question. More and more employers are getting away from strengths/weaknesses and ...

Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” ...

The goal of an interview is to assess a job candidate’s skillset and career achievements as part of determining whether that person might be a favorable addition to a company’s team and corporate ...

Job interviews are stressful affairs, any way you slice them. But perhaps no question causes quite so many jitters as, "What's your greatest weakness?" Instantly, it feels like a trap — if you're ...

One of the most difficult and dreaded job interview questions is "What do you consider your greatest weakness?" We all know the secret to answering this question is to be honest and vulnerable while ...

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 ...