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How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Onboarded Someone Question
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Lucas and Luna tackle a common but often overlooked interview question: 'Tell me about a time you onboarded a new team member.' Using a real example from a marketing team at a mid-sized SaaS company, they break down the STAR structure, discuss what hiring managers are really looking for — your ability to create clarity, set expectations, and accelerate ramp time — and share a framework called the 30-60-90 day plan as a concrete storytelling tool. Lucas explains why successful onboarding stories signal leadership potential and cultural contribution, while Luna pushes back on whether a story about onboarding a peer counts. They wrap with a quick tip on how to prepare this answer before your next interview. This episode is part of the Fexingo Business podcast network's Interview Prep series, designed for job seekers who want to move beyond rehearsed STAR stories and deliver answers that actually impress.