{"podcast":{"title":"Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights","slug":"interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582","podcast_index_feed_id":7871582,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fexingo.com/business/interview-prep.xml","website_url":"https://www.fexingo.com/","image_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/interview-prep/cover.png","author":"Fexingo","episode_count":77,"summary":"Lucas and Luna dissect the behavioral and case-based interview process, moving beyond generic advice to examine what hiring managers at top consulting firms, investment banks, and tech companies actually look for. Each episode focuses on a specific question type or scenario: why 'Tell me about a time you failed' is often a trick question, how to structure a market-sizing case without panicking, or what to say when you don't know the answer. Lucas brings the journalist's instinct for what interviewers are really probing; Luna presses for concrete examples from real candidates who succeeded or bombed. Together they reconstruct actual interview loops — from the initial phone screen to the partner round — analyzing the logic behind each question and how to prepare a narrative that is both honest and compelling. They also address the less-discussed aspects: how to handle curveball questions, when to ask your own questions, and how to follow up after a rejection. This is not a pep talk or a list of canned responses; it is a tactical guide for the listener who wants to walk into any interview with clarity, composure, and a strategy grounded in real feedback from decision-makers. Whether…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T12:19:14.743188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582"},"episode":{"title":"How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Influenced a Decision Without Authority","slug":"how-to-answer-the-tell-me-about-a-time-you-influenced-a-decision-without-authority","published_at":"2026-06-22T16:05:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582/how-to-answer-the-tell-me-about-a-time-you-influenced-a-decision-without-authority","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582","url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/interview-prep/episode-0068.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/interview-prep/episode-0068.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky behavioral question: 'Tell me about a time you influenced a decision without formal authority.' They break down why hiring managers ask this, the key elements of a strong answer, and walk through a real example from a product manager who convinced engineering to change a launch timeline. Lucas shares the STAR framework adapted for influence—focusing on how you build coalitions, use data, and navigate politics. Luna presses on how to avoid sounding like you manipulated or overrode others. The episode ends with a listener email asking how to handle this when you're an introvert in a loud culture. Packed with specific phrases to use and traps to avoid, this is a must-listen for anyone preparing for mid-career or leadership interviews. #InfluenceWithoutAuthority #BehavioralInterview #InterviewPrep #Careers #Leadership #STARMethod #ProductManagement #CoalitionBuilding #DataDriven #StakeholderManagement #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobSearch #InterviewSkills #SoftSkills #WorkplacePolitics #IntrovertTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo","meta_description":"In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky behavioral question: 'Tell me about a time you influenced a decision withou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":335,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582/episodes/how-to-answer-the-tell-me-about-a-time-you-influenced-a-decision-without-authority/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interview-prep-with-fexingo-behavioral-questions-case-studies-and-hiring-manager-insights-7871582/how-to-answer-the-tell-me-about-a-time-you-influenced-a-decision-without-authority.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}