How do you all answer the “why do you want to work here” question on applications. I’ve been out of work for a few months now and am weeks away from losing my house. That’s why.

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Just say that.

Just kidding. You need to come up with a story about why the unique proposition of that company aligns with you as a person. Like oh you’re an indie agency and I’ve always had an independent streak. Etc. So you’re lying but kinda not if you can connect it to something authentic about yourself.

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You lie with conviction.

Tie it back to:

1. Their work. Comment about a project that stood out to you and what you liked about it. Maybe try to tie in your skills and say you want to explore this type of work.

2. Their culture. Research about the company culture. Visit their blog and socials. Try to say something that resonated with you about their culture.

3. The company. Research something they did or achieved. And tie it back to your dream of working there.

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See if the company has a values statement on their site.Pick one or two of them that are particularly important to you and connect them to your career goals and personal ethos.

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“I’m passionate about getting paid”

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