HR Interview Questions

Do people usually alternate their responses to HR during the first stage interview? For ex; why IB?

I can't see myself giving HR a 3-minute story of how my life experiences led me to choose IB, as I would tell a banker...instead, feel like HR don't know anything and want to hear "I want challenges", "team environment", etc.

Does anyone have any advice? 

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