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Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights
How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Showed Initiative Question
- Published
- August 4, 2026
- Duration
- 8:38
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'Tell me about a time you …
Summary
In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'Tell me about a time you showed initiative' question. They break down why this behavioral question trips up even seasoned candidates, using a real-world example of a product manager who turned a vague directive into a measurable process improvement. You'll learn the STAR method's l…
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In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'Tell me about a time you showed initiative' question. They break down why this behavioral question trips up even seasoned candidates, using a real-world example of a product manager who turned a vague directive into a measurable process improvement. You'll learn the STAR method's limits, how to avoid the 'too eager' trap, and why the best initiative stories show judgment, not just hustle. Plus, a practical framework for s