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The One Question That Reveals a Candidate Coachability
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the single interview question that can predict how responsive a candidate will be to feedback and growth. Drawing on a 2025 study from the Journal of Applied Psychology that tracked 1,200 hires over 18 months, they discuss why 'Tell me about a time you changed your mind about something important at work' is more revealing than traditional behavioral questions. Lucas shares examples from a Fortune 500 tech firm that cut early attrition by 40 percent using this approach, and Luna pushes back on whether candidates can game the answer. The hosts…
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