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Dinner sounds like a bigger commitment than a referral. Just ask, most decent people would be fine w it.
Agree with the SVP, reestablish your relationship first to know where you stand and can still hit it off. It will help you help them to give their management more current feedback on you.
I think people forget we all want to help each other (or most of us), just ask!
Like everybody else said I think you can just ask. Most people are happy to help.
Also most agencies have referral bonuses so she might even have a financial incentive to help you out.
This is classic networking, I do it constantly with people I haven’t spoken to in years and have never been turned down. If you’re a nice person, people remember. Say you’re thinking about a new job and wanted to catch up and ask questions because you’re interested in her shop, she’ll probably be more than happy to talk.
Just let her know that you applied at her company and want to learn more about it.
...this agency, but am not sure how to reach out and approach my old coworker without seeming too "pushy".
I miss working with this person a lot, and would absolutely love to work with her again. I haven't seen her in 2 years, but would love to catch up with her over dinner... would it be appropriate to bring up the job then? Or should I do that after the first catch up dinner?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as this is my first time ever wanting to switch jobs! Thank you.
Also, she probably gets referral bonuses. I’m begging people to ask me for a job because it’s money in my pocket 🤷🏻♂️
A lot of places have referral bonuses so she may be more than happy to pass on your name.
I think it's more disingenuous to set up dinner / drinks, and only bring up the job once you're there. You may be genuine in your enjoyment, but by waiting to bring up the job, you risk that she thinks those were your "real" intentions. I think you could mention the desire to work there upfront, and position your catch-up as professional as well as personal.
saying you want to work with them again, rather than just at the agency they work at, feels like a better and more genuine way at it.
just tell them that.
if she enjoyed working with you as much as you did with her, she would probably be quite happy to meet with you - dinner, coffee, etc.. I still engage with past co-workers, some on a regular basis, others every few years. I've been asked about positions available at my agency many times over the years, I've never felt taken advantage of. As many negative things that can be said about our industry, helping each other out is one of the major positives.
Sounds like you’re in love with her