How to Answer Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake

Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights · Jul 7, 2026 · 10m · transcript

In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most dreaded interview questions: 'Tell me about a time you made a mistake.' They break down why most candidates fail by either deflecting blame or picking a trivial error, and share a framework for owning a real misstep while demonstrating growth. Using a concrete example from a product launch that went sideways, they show how to structure a response that builds trust rather than erodes it. Lucas explains the difference between a 'learning mistake' and a 'judgment mistake,' and why…