The STAR and PARADE methods of answering behavioral interview questions are both popular. They can help when you're asked about a time you faced a challenge or made a mistake at work, for example.

Heading into a job interview without a plan for structuring your answers is a bad idea. But nearly as bad is going in with a plan that's outdated and inadequate to the task. Most candidates have at ...

Any service member about to enter the civilian workforce will need to prepare for job searching, resume writing and, of course, the all-important job interview. The interview is where the rubber meets ...

Behavioral questions are often asked in interviews to understand how you handle certain situations and challenges in the workplace. The STAR method is a highly effective way to structure your answers ...

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 ...

Every company has a unique set of interview questions they use to determine how well job candidates would fit into a specific role. However, there are some questions that are pretty universal when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. What is a situational interview question? In short, situational ...

If you are a military veteran, spouse or active-duty service member in transition, you will inevitably get stumped in an interview. At some point in the job hunt, an interviewer will ask you a ...

Job interviews play a crucial role in the hiring process, as they provide an opportunity for employers to assess a candidate’s qualifications, skills and cultural fit. It’s a chance for job seekers to ...

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