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
  • How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Managed Up Question

    How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Managed Up Question
    Jul 3 2026
    Episode 90 of Interview Prep with Fexingo tackles the dreaded 'Tell me about a time you managed up' question. Lucas and Luna break down why this behavioral question is so tricky — it requires balancing honesty about a boss's shortcomings with professionalism and strategic thinking. They walk through a real-life case: a product manager who needed to convince a skeptical VP to fund a data infrastructure project. You'll hear the exact STAR structure that worked, plus the common pitfalls that turn a 'managing up' story into a complaint session. Lucas shares a simple three-part framework — diagnosis, framing, delivery — and Luna pushes back on when managing up isn't the right move at all. If you've ever struggled to tell a story about influencing a superior without sounding negative, this episode gives you a concrete template you can adapt for your next interview. #ManagingUp #BehavioralInterview #InterviewPrep #STARMethod #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Leadership #Influence #WorkplaceDynamics #HiringManagerTips #CaseStudy #ProductManager #DataInfrastructure #InterviewTips #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • The STAR Method Trap: Why Your Stories Sound Rehearsed

    The STAR Method Trap: Why Your Stories Sound Rehearsed
    Jul 2 2026
    Episode 89 of Interview Prep with Fexingo digs into a subtle but critical flaw in how most candidates use the STAR method. Lucas and Luna explain why telling a story that is too polished can actually hurt your chances, reveal the single behavioral prompt hiring managers wish candidates would prepare for instead, and share a simple two-step framing trick from a real Google hiring session. If you've been memorizing answers for the 'Tell me about a time…' questions, this episode will help you sound like an actual human being in the room. #STARMethod #BehavioralInterviews #HiringManager #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #MockInterview #Storytelling #Framing #GoogleHiring #Recruiting #InterviewPrepWithFexingo #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast #InterviewSkills #JobInterview Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Worked Under Pressure

    How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Worked Under Pressure
    Jul 2 2026
    Episode 88 of Interview Prep with Fexingo breaks down a classic behavioral question: 'Tell me about a time you worked under pressure.' Lucas and Luna walk through a real example from a software engineer who had to fix a critical production bug during a product launch. They dissect the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—and explain why interviewers care less about the crisis and more about your decision-making process. You'll learn how to frame high-stakes moments without sounding chaotic, and why the best answers include a specific metric (like 'restored service in 47 minutes' instead of 'quickly'). The episode also covers common pitfalls, like blaming others or exaggerating drama. Whether you're prepping for a tech, finance, or consulting interview, this episode gives you a concrete template you can adapt to your own story. #TellMeAboutATimeYouWorkedUnderPressure #BehavioralInterviewQuestions #STARMethod #InterviewPrep #Careers #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips #Pressure #CrisisManagement #SoftwareEngineerInterview #ProductionBug #DecisionMaking #InterviewSkills #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #HiringManagerInsights #MockInterview Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How to Answer Tell Me About a Time You Had to Make a Tough Decision

    How to Answer Tell Me About a Time You Had to Make a Tough Decision
    Jul 1 2026
    In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most common yet tricky behavioral interview questions: 'Tell me about a time you had to make a tough decision.' They break down the STAR method with a concrete case study—a product manager at Stitch Fix who had to decide between two feature paths with conflicting stakeholder priorities. Lucas explains how to frame the decision in terms of trade-offs, data points, and alignment with company values, while Luna offers tips on avoiding common pitfalls like sounding indecisive or overly emotional. They also discuss how to handle decisions with incomplete information and how to structure your answer to show leadership potential. Perfect for listeners preparing for mid-level to senior roles where judgment and trade-off thinking matter. This episode is packed with actionable frameworks, including the 'C4 framework' (Clarify, Consider, Commit, Communicate) that you can adapt for your next interview. Tune in to sharpen your interview skills and walk in with confidence. #BehavioralInterview #ToughDecision #STARMethod #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #HiringManager #ProductManagement #StitchFix #TradeOffs #Leadership #DecisionMaking #InterviewPrep #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #LucasAndLuna #C4Framework Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How to Answer Tell Me About a Time You Built a Team

    How to Answer Tell Me About a Time You Built a Team
    Jul 1 2026
    In Episode 86 of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a common but tricky behavioral question: 'Tell me about a time you built a team from scratch or restructured an existing one.' They break down why hiring managers ask this, what a strong answer includes, and walk through a real-world example from a tech startup that scaled from 5 to 40 engineers in eight months. Lucas shares the STAR structure, pitfalls like crediting yourself for luck, and how to frame decisions around skill gaps and culture fit. Luna pushes back on whether 'building a team' always means hiring, and they explore cases where you're inheriting a broken group. By the end, you’ll have a repeatable framework and a specific story template you can adapt to your own experience. #InterviewPrep #BehavioralQuestions #TeamBuilding #STARMethod #HiringManagerInsights #Careers #Leadership #ScalingTeams #JobInterviewTips #RecruitmentStrategy #Management #TechStartup #CultureFit #SkillGaps #BehavioralInterview #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins