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How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Showed Initiative Question
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In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a classic behavioral question: 'Tell me about a time you showed initiative.' They break down why this question trips up even experienced candidates, and walk through a real example from a marketing coordinator who turned a data-entry task into a process redesign that saved her team 20 hours per month. Lucas explains the STAR method in practice, and Luna pushes back on the common mistake of confusing busywork with initiative. The episode also includes a practical framework for choosing the right story, plus tips on quantifying impact without exaggerating. If you've ever worried your initiative examples sound too small or too generic, this episode gives you concrete language and structure. As always, the show is ad-free because of listener support—if this episode helps you, consider buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/fexingo.