How to Answer the What Would You Do Differently Question

Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights · Aug 30, 2026 · 6m · transcript

In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the 'What would you do differently?' interview question. They explore why hiring managers ask it, what a strong answer looks like, and how to avoid common pitfalls like self-deprecation or defensiveness. Using the real-world example of a product manager who turned a failed launch into a compelling story, they walk through a framework for structuring your response: acknowledge the mistake, explain what you learned, and show the concrete change you made. They also discuss the importance of being honest about…