Suddenly gettting interviews from big box Chicago agencies - what are good questions to figure out culture fit? I've only worked at mid-sized agencies but don't want to sacrifice a solid team dynamic.

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How would you describe the culture in three words/a sentence? What types of people succeed here? What are the top traits of the most successful leaders? What is the opportunity for career progression/what paths? Why do you (interviewer) love this company?

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“Talk me into working here. Give me your best pitch.” Then I ask “Now please talk me out of working here. What’s obnoxious? What should send me running for the hills.”

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I feel like good culture expresses itself in what the people there try to keep going.

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