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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
  • The One Question You Should Ask After Every Interview

    The One Question You Should Ask After Every Interview
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a specific angle that hasn't been covered in the previous 92 episodes: the question you should ask at the end of every interview to leave a lasting impression and gather critical information. They dissect why 'Do you have any questions for us?' is actually a strategic opportunity, not a polite formality. Lucas shares the exact question he uses — 'What does success in this role look like in the first 90 days?' — and explains how it reveals alignment, expectations, and red flags. Luna pushes back on whether it's too generic, and they walk through variations for different interview stages, from phone screens to final rounds. The episode also includes a real example of how one candidate used the question to uncover a toxic culture and saved themselves from a bad hire. No fluff, just a concrete framework you can use in your next interview. #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #InterviewPreparation #AskQuestions #JobInterview #Hiring #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InterviewStrategy #JobSeeker #CareerGrowth #InterviewSuccess #LucasAndLuna #PodcastEpisode #InterviewPrep #JobInterviewTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Scaled a Process Question

    How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Scaled a Process Question
    Jul 4 2026
    In Episode 92 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the often-overlooked 'Tell me about a time you scaled a process' question. Using a real case from a logistics startup that grew from 200 to 2,000 daily shipments, Lucas explains why scaling stories are the new leadership test. Luna pushes back on the common mistake of overcomplicating the answer. Together, they break down a four-step structure: baseline metric, bottleneck, action, and validated result. They also discuss how to frame success when the outcome was only partial. If you're interviewing for roles that involve growth, operations, or team expansion, this episode gives you a concrete framework and the language to sound credible. The episode includes a brief moment where the hosts mention listener support via buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #InterviewPrep #BehavioralQuestions #ScalingStories #CareerAdvice #JobInterview #ProcessImprovement #OperationalExcellence #Leadership #GrowthMindset #CasualConversation #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #HiringManagerInsights #STARMethod #Logistics #CaseStudy #InterviewTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Failed to Influence

    How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Failed to Influence
    Jul 3 2026
    Episode 91 of Interview Prep with Fexingo tackles one of the trickiest behavioral questions: 'Tell me about a time you failed to influence someone.' Lucas and Luna break down why panicking or blaming others costs you the job, and why a structured three-part framework — diagnose the gap, acknowledge the failure, show what you learned — turns a losing story into a winning one. Using a real example from a marketing manager who couldn't get her team to adopt a new CRM, they walk through exactly how to frame the situation, what language signals self-awareness, and how to pivot to growth. Plus: why interviewers actually love hearing about failures that weren't your fault, as long as you take ownership of the lesson. No fluff, no platitudes, just a repeatable formula for an uncomfortable question. #InterviewPrep #BehavioralQuestions #FailureToInfluence #JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #STARMethod #InfluenceSkills #GrowthMindset #HiringManagerInsights #CaseStudy #InterviewStrategy #SelfAwareness #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #InterviewPrepWithFexingo #PodcastEp91 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
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