Have you ever been employed through a company merger or acquisition? If so, tell me about your experience.

"I went through a merger in 2010 with Company ABC. I believe that the leadership team did the best they could. I was lucky enough to stay on board with the company, and my experience during the transition was certainly eye-opening. I learned a lot through the process."

"I've been fortunate. I understand mergers and acquisitions can be part of a company's culture. Are there any such changes anticipated in the near future with the company? What will that look like?"

Offer your experience objectively. Omit emotional details. Describe the situation, what unfolded, and your understanding of why. If you haven't experienced this, offer your understanding of why they'd ask this question, your insights into what that may look like, and ask clarifying questions.

Perhaps you have been laid off through a process such as this. Maintain a positive attitude. Avoid speaking negatively about previous employers. Change is a part of life, and exhibiting a mature understanding of this goes a long way.