How do you answer “why do you want this role” when the real answer is “because you’re hiring.” I try to sound passionate but all I can think about is benefits and remote flexibility. I miss when I used to actually get excited about things.

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You are currently posting as works at

We’re in advertising. Find something you like, however small it may be, and play it TF up.

This is kind of a framing trick but instead of saying “I want this job because x, y, z” sometimes I’ll say “I’ve been looking for a job with x, y, z and this job fits all of those things.” There’s something that sounds a little more convincing that this is the job you’ve been looking for.

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