# How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Gave Difficult Feedback

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Podcast: [Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582)
Published: 2026-06-27T04:06:05+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest behavioral questions: 'Tell me about a time you gave difficult feedback.' They break down why hiring managers ask this, what they're really looking for, and walk through a specific STAR-method example involving a junior analyst who needed to improve their financial modeling speed. Lucas shares a real-world scenario from his days as a team lead, and Luna offers a counterpoint on how to handle feedback with a peer rather than a direct report. They also discuss common pitfalls like sugarcoating versus being overly blunt, and how to frame negative feedback as a growth opportunity. Whether you're interviewing for a manager role or a senior IC position, this episode gives you a concrete framework to prepare your own example. Plus, a brief donation segment about the show's ad-free model hosted at buymeacoffee.com/fexingo. #InterviewPrep #BehavioralQuestions #DifficultFeedback #STARMethod #CareerAdvice #JobInterview #Leadership #Management #Feedback #ProfessionalGrowth #Careers #HiringManager #CaseStudy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InterviewTips #ConflictResolution #CommunicationSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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