How do you answer the question "Why do you want to work at [agency name]?" genuinely?

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"I like the work" - give example of work u like

"I like the creative leaders" - give example of why u like a certain CD, CCO, etc.

"I like the focus of the agency" - give example of how the agency reflects the type of work, client list u want to fill your book with

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I’m hungry

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I’ve honestly said this before

“I love getting paid”

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Being out of debt is my passion

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I read somewhere that this type of "why us" questions are not baiting for compliments as they may appear but just "fit" questions in essence. Sure you need to present that you know the company but it's an opportunity to show how you could contribute to the agency or what you want to develop.

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