Ready to Interview in 2026? Part II

This is the second entry in a three-part series on interviewing in 2026.

1. AI-era Questions You Will Be Asked

👉 Be ready for:

• “How do you use AI in your work?”
• “When would you not use AI?”
• “How do you check AI output for accuracy?”
• “What’s something AI can’t replace in your role?”

✅ Key tip: They’re not testing tools — they’re testing judgment.

2. Research Smarter

❌Skip memorizing the entire company site. Instead prep:

• The company’s core problem
• How do they make money
• One recent change (product, funding, leadership, market)
• Where your role directly impacts outcomes
• Be able to finish this sentence: 👉“This role matters because…”

3. Behavioral Prep: Fewer Stories, Deeper Mastery

Instead of weak examples, prep strong stories you can adapt.

✅Your 5 stories should cover:

• Conflict or pushback
• Failure or mistake
• Ambiguity
• Leadership or ownership

👉 Reuse them intelligently.

4. Ask Sharper Questions (this matters more than ever)

❌Bad 2026 question:

• “Can I work from home?”

✅ Good 2026 questions:

• “What does success look like in the first 90 days?”
• “What’s the biggest challenge someone in this role will face?”
• “What made the last person successful — or unsuccessful?”

👉 Don’t forget that first impressions are everything!