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Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights

Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights

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Lucas and Luna dissect the behavioral and case-based interview process, moving beyond generic advice to examine what hiring managers at top consulting firms, investment banks, and tech companies actually look for. Each episode focuses on a specific question type or scenario: why 'Tell me about a time you failed' is often a trick question, how to structure a market-sizing case without panicking, or what to say when you don't know the answer. Lucas brings the journalist's instinct for what interviewers are really probing; Luna presses for concrete examples from real candidates who succeeded or bombed. Together they reconstruct actual interview loops — from the initial phone screen to the partner round — analyzing the logic behind each question and how to prepare a narrative that is both honest and compelling. They also address the less-discussed aspects: how to handle curveball questions, when to ask your own questions, and how to follow up after a rejection. This is not a pep talk or a list of canned responses; it is a tactical guide for the listener who wants to walk into any interview with clarity, composure, and a strategy grounded in real feedback from decision-makers. Whether you are targeting McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, or Google, each episode leaves you with a specific framework you can practice tomorrow. #InterviewPrep #BehavioralQuestions #CaseStudies #HiringManagerInsights #ConsultingInterviews #InvestmentBankingInterviews #TechInterviews #MockInterview #InterviewStrategy #CandidateAdvice #RecruitmentProcess #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvancement #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DailyPodcast #InterviewSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake Question

    How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake Question
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest behavioral questions: 'Tell me about a time you made a mistake.' They break down why this question is less about the mistake itself and more about your honesty, accountability, and learning process. Lucas shares a real framework — the SBI model (Situation-Behavior-Impact) — and walks through a specific example from his own career: mixing up client data in a report early in his journalism days. Luna offers tips on selecting a mistake that's significant but not career-ending, and how to show genuine reflection without sounding defensive or rehearsed. They also discuss the red flags hiring managers look for, like blaming others or choosing too trivial a mistake. Whether you're interviewing for a corporate job, a startup, or a leadership role, this episode gives you a repeatable structure to turn a vulnerability into a strength. Tune in for practical, conversational advice that you can use in your next interview — and in the meantime, if today's episode gave you a useful insight, you can support us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #InterviewPrep #BehavioralInterview #JobInterviewTips #InterviewQuestions #MistakeQuestion #CareerAdvice #HiringManagerInsights #JobSearch #InterviewFramework #SBI #Accountability #ProfessionalGrowth #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InterviewSkills #HonestFeedback #LearningFromMistakes Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How to Answer the Adaptability Interview Question

    How to Answer the Adaptability Interview Question
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down how to answer the adaptability interview question with a specific, memorable framework. They analyze a real example from a tech manager who handled a sudden product pivot, and walk through the STAR-L method (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Learning). Listeners learn how to structure their story to show resilience, fast learning, and comfort with ambiguity — without sounding generic. The episode also covers common pitfalls like over-explaining the chaos or downplaying the emotional challenge, and offers a simple three-sentence drill to tighten your response. Whether you're facing a behavioral interview or a case study round, this episode gives you the concrete language to prove you can handle change. #AdaptabilityInterviewQuestion #BehavioralInterview #STARMethod #InterviewPrep #CareerAdvice #JobInterview #HiringManagerInsights #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #InterviewTips #Resilience #ChangeManagement #Storytelling #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearch #InterviewSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How to Handle the Unexpected Interview Question

    How to Handle the Unexpected Interview Question
    Jun 7 2026
    In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most intimidating moments in any interview: the completely unexpected question. They break down why interviewers ask curveballs, how to buy yourself thinking time without looking flustered, and a two-part framework for structuring a coherent answer on the fly. Using a real-world example from a product manager interview at Stripe, Lucas walks through a candidate's thought process moment by moment. Luna shares a counterintuitive insight from her own experience as a hiring manager: the best answers to surprise questions often reveal more about a candidate's character than their technical skills. They also discuss when it's okay to ask for clarification and when you should just commit to an answer. By the end, listeners will have a repeatable method for turning an unexpected question into a memorable first impression. #InterviewPrep #UnexpectedQuestions #CurveballQuestions #InterviewTips #HiringManagerInsights #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #BehavioralQuestions #CaseStudies #ProductManagerInterview #Stripe #InterviewFramework #ThinkOnYourFeet #InterviewSkills #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobInterviewTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
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