What’s your go-to answer when a recruiter asks why you’re looking? I don’t want to badmouth my current job, but I’m also not thrilled with "just looking for growth.” How honest is too honest in that moment?

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You’re looking for new challenges and opportunities. Never badmouth your current or previous agency. Bc they hired you in the first place. Being negative in an interview is one sided - against you. Take the high road.

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