Any advice for cold emailing? Hot to go or avoid at all costs?

My network is okay, but there are plenty of places where I don’t have an in.

Is hitting up a CD via the email on their site not the move?

I feel like only relying on recruiters to get your book in front of a real human can be fickle (to put it mildly)

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It is what it is. Be a human about it, and there shouldn’t be an issue. People gotta do outreach if they wanna eat.

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Thanks for this. Totally hear ya. Helpful to get an ECD pov 🙏

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Yeah, as I Graphic Designer I was curious about this also. I've heard mixed reactions.

Yeah, I was on a Reddit thread about this (dubious, I know) and the person said “ask to talk about their process or craft, don’t ask to be considered for an open role—they get too many messages like that”

I hear that, I guess. But getting on a call to talk craft when you’re squarely looking to get on an agency’s radar feels disingenuous. I feel like being (politely) explicit with your motive is best for everyone…🤷

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