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

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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: 2026-06-17T16:05:48+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 58 of Interview Prep with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest behavioral interview questions — 'Tell me about a time you took a calculated risk.' Using a real case from a mid-career marketing manager who pitched a controversial campaign that paid off, they break down the R-A-R (Risk-Action-Result) framework. Lucas explains why 'risk' in interviews doesn't mean gambling — it means acting with incomplete information and a clear downside cap. They discuss how to quantify uncertainty, when to mention failure, and why hiring managers ask this question to assess judgment, not bravado. Specific talking points: the difference between personal risk and professional risk, using the 70-percent rule for decision confidence, and how to frame a failed risk as a learning story. No fluff — just actionable structure for your next interview. #InterviewPrepWithFexingo #BehavioralInterviewQuestions #RiskTaking #CalculatedRisk #JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #HiringManagerInsights #RARFramework #TellMeAboutATime #ProfessionalRisk #InterviewSkills #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #DecisionMaking #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #LukeAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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