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 mother taught you to say thank you. She nagged and pleaded with you, and finally, it's become second nature. Be sure to perfect the art of saying thank you when interviewing for a job. Career ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

After a job interview, it's always wise to send a thank-you note to express gratitude to an interviewer for taking the time to meet or speak with you — and to reiterate your interest in the position ...

It’s the start of Thanksgiving week in the United States, when many of us express gratitude for family, friends and colleagues and reflect on good things that happened in the past year. Taking time to ...

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 ...

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.

Have you ever sent a gift or money to a son, daughter or grandchild and wondered if they ever got it or how about a graduation invitation. You send a check and never hear from them again. I was raised ...

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 ...

The timing question has a clear answer. Hayes insists on sending your note "within 24 hours of the interview." Why? As she explains, "Not only will this demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position, ...