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 ...

Your palms are finally dry, you've loosened your (real or metaphorical) tie, and you've just wrapped up what felt like a solid job interview. Now what? While most candidates are busy refreshing their ...

Do I really need to send a thank-you note after an interview? The thank-you note is likely your final chance to seal your good impression before the hiring manager makes their decision. Just had a job ...

In this employer’s market for talent, job seekers need to pull out all the stops to impress hiring managers and distinguish themselves from the legions of other qualified candidates looking for jobs.

Whether you felt you aced the interview or bombed it, a thank-you note is critical to remain a candidate in competition for a job. I've listened to numerous executives in interview debrief meetings, ...

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A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

A thank-you letter is a smart way to improve your job or internship search. It shows that you appreciate the help you’ve received and makes you stand out. Always send a thank-you letter to anyone who ...

Jeff Boodie, commonly referred to as Boodie, started working with Oprah Winfrey in 2007. He says a thank-you note that he delivered right after his interview helped him land the job. Boodie believes a ...