I was recently asked this question during an interview. Couldn't really think of a great answer. So I'm curious…what is the most important thing you've learned working at an agency?

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Teamwork makes the dream work. Duh.

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There is always free food somewhere, if you explore just enough. Bring a few friends with you so they can help hold plates and utensils (and food trays if it comes down to that)

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Do NOT rollerblade into work.

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Get everything in writing!

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Wear enough clothes summer time so people don't see just your thong and bra

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No matter what capability, level or title you are your opinions matter and are important

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The secret to success is making the client think your brilliant idea was actually theirs.

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honestly this is a super easy question with about a million possible answers. If you couldn't think of a single one, you might want to reassess some things.

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Hide your tissues.

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It's just advertising

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Never trust a man with a *tiny* mop.

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Shhhhhh 🤐

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That "great work is never done by temperamental geniuses, but by obdurate donkey-men," one of my favorite quotes from the little handbook they give you (or used to give you) at Ogilvy.

Perseverance is the key in this business, in a nutshell.

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Diplomacy

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Never trust a man with a mop.

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Trust no one

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Thanks for your input "huge 1"...so helpful!

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Be the one people run to when there is a problem to fix and be useful and you will always be okay

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Realized I'm not a politician. Probably hit my ceiling because I hate games and tell it like it is.

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Agree with CD 1

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