Four Interview Questions Job Seekers Should Prepare to Answer

In a recent LinkedIn post, IZA MONTALVO discusses four interview questions that, in her view, job seekers should prepare to answer in 2027. Her advice centers on making experience specific and demonstrable, from explaining the use of AI to negotiating salary. This article reports on MONTALVO’s post and examines the preparation strategies she recommends.

“A good CV might get you the interview. But how you answer the questions is what helps you get the job.”

Explain how AI fits into the work

MONTALVO’s first suggested question asks candidates how they use AI in their work. She advises going beyond naming tools: candidates should describe where those tools save time and how they check the quality of the output. That approach presents AI use as part of a work process, with the candidate responsible for evaluating what the technology produces.

According to MONTALVO, a strong answer should connect tools to practical outcomes and show judgment. Her post’s emphasis is on explaining the work around AI, rather than treating familiarity with a tool as sufficient evidence of skill.

Make achievements and adaptability concrete

For the question about a result the candidate is proud of, MONTALVO recommends choosing one specific example and describing both the challenge and the measurable result. A focused account gives interviewers a clearer picture of the candidate’s contribution than a broad list of accomplishments.

“Don’t just say you’re flexible, prove it.”

MONTALVO applies the same preference for evidence to questions about sudden change. She suggests candidates explain how they adapted, prioritized and made decisions under pressure when plans changed. The answer, in her framing, should show what the candidate did, not rely on a general claim about being adaptable.

Prepare a concise example

Taken together, these two recommendations encourage job seekers to prepare examples that include context, action and outcome. MONTALVO’s post does not prescribe a particular format, but her focus on one clear example and measurable results points toward answers grounded in details the candidate can explain.

Research salary expectations in advance

MONTALVO’s fourth question concerns expected salary. She urges candidates to research before the conversation and know their target range, minimum and the value they bring. The guidance treats compensation discussions as a preparation task, rather than a question to improvise an answer to in the moment.

Across the four prompts, MONTALVO argues that preparation means translating experience into clear answers: how a candidate uses emerging tools, what results they have delivered, how they respond to disruption and what compensation they seek. She closes with a reminder that experience is a job seeker’s strongest selling point, provided they can communicate it. Her post presents these questions as a practical checklist for candidates preparing for their next interview.