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How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Exceeded Expectations Question
In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the trickiest behavioral interview questions: 'Tell me about a time you exceeded expectations.' Using a real case study from a marketing associate at HubSpot, they break down the STAR method in action — Situation, Task, Action, Result — and explain why humility and specificity matter more than bragging. Lucas shares a counterintuitive framing: let the numbers speak louder than adjectives. Luna pushes back on whether 'exceeded' always requires a promotion or a bonus. They also discuss how to…
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