LinkedIn's COO shares the one question every candidate should be ready to answer in job interviews in 2025

As 2025 approaches, many professionals may be planning to kick off the new year with a fresh start¡ªperhaps by leaving a toxic workplace or seeking better growth opportunities. For those on the hunt for their next role, LinkedIn's Chief Operating Officer (COO) has shared a valuable tip. He recently unveiled the one critical question likely to dominate 2025 job interviews, offering especially valuable insight for tech professionals.

LinkedIn's Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Shapero, has highlighted a key question tech professionals should prepare for in 2025 job interviews: "Tell me a story about how you used AI at the workplace or at home."

Shapero explained that this question is gaining traction among employers as organisations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their operations.

"What we're finding is employers are looking for people that show comfort with AI because they know that they're going to have to bring AI into their day-to-day," he told Fortune.

Interestingly, there's no single "right" answer to this question. Shapero noted that responses could vary from professional examples, like using AI to streamline workflows, to personal experiences, such as planning a family trip or generating creative ideas.

This trend reflects the broader transformation of the workplace as AI reshapes industries.

LinkedIn's data reveals that over 10% of current job titles didn't exist at the turn of the century, with roles like "chief AI officer" symbolising this shift.

Shapero predicts this transformation will gain momentum in 2025: "Not changing your job, but your job changing on you, is going to be a big theme for 2025," he remarked.

As AI continues to evolve, many employees are feeling the pressure.

LinkedIn's survey shows that 64% of workers report being overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI-driven workplace changes.

To stay competitive, Shapero advises candidates to demonstrate adaptability and fluency in AI. "The more comfortable and fluent with AI an employee is, the more likely they are to navigate that change," he said.

How the Indian job market will look like in 2025

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According to a report by Foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), India's job market is expected to grow by 9% in 2025. Key industries driving this growth include information technology, retail, telecommunications, and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI).

Emerging technologies and shifting business priorities are anticipated to play a significant role in shaping the employment landscape.

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