Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. You've been practicing for weeks. You've (finally) figured out ...

You can prepare all you want for a job interview, but still be asked a curveball question that leaves you stumped for how to answer. Should you say “I don’t know” when you actually don’t know? The ...

Beyond the personal statement, many top schools require applicants to submit supplemental essays answering various questions, like why they chose their intended major or why they are applying to a ...

While interviewers often assume they hold all the power during the interview process, candidates are increasingly asking more insightful questions to assess whether they should make a move to a new ...

In the wild world of job searching and job interviewing, there is no single company that will play out as a fairytale—in other words, it’s unlikely you’ll receive everything on your wish list. The ...

From board meetings, business pitches, and job interviews, all the way to presidential debates: Tough questions are inevitable. To avoid the stumble, the deer in the headlights moment, or the ...

Skip over Google for those random questions that pop into your head all day long and see if AI can answer them instead. Here are some tips to get the best results. Amanda Smith is a freelance ...

What's the weirdest thing you've ever found in your pocket? What topic could you give a 20-minute talk on with no preparation? What's a path you almost took but didn't? If you find yourself ...

According to Holly Lee, a seasoned career coach at Holly Lee Associates and a former recruiting leader at Amazon, Meta, and Google, there’s no need to panic. Instead, take it as an opportunity to ...