# How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Failed Question

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Published: 2026-06-22T04:05:50+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 67 of Interview Prep with Fexingo breaks down the dreaded failure question — 'Tell me about a time you failed.' Lucas and Luna explain why this question is a staple in behavioral interviews, reveal what hiring managers actually look for, and walk through a specific structured answer using the STAR-L method. They analyze a real example from a product manager interview at a mid-sized tech company, showing how to frame failure as a learning moment without sounding defensive or fake. The episode also covers three common pitfalls: blaming others, picking a trivial failure, and getting too technical. By the end, listeners will have a concrete framework and a sample script they can adapt to their own experiences. Perfect for anyone preparing for a job interview or looking to improve their storytelling under pressure. Fexingo Business podcast network. #FailureQuestion #BehavioralInterview #JobInterviewTips #STARMethod #InterviewPrep #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #HiringManager #InterviewAnswer #FailureStory #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #InterviewSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProductManager #GrowthMindset #LearningFromFailure Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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