How do you ask someone you vaguely know/worked that isn't necessarily a close contact nor a cold call, if their agency is hiring without sounding too transactional? Is "hey hope you're doing well! was wondering if ____ is looking for anyone right now?" fine or do I need to do more small talk first?

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Just cut right to it. They’ll know you aren’t really emailing them to discuss the Red Sox (or whatever). Totally fine to be upfront.

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Appreciate it thank you!

Agreed w VP - a little context like “I’m looking for a new role and think AgencyName does great work. Do you have any open positions right now or will you in the near future? Please let me know either way. Love always, Senior Art Director”

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makes sense, thank you!

I get hit up a lot because I work for a good company. I hate it when the ask is buried. Just say it up front and then proceed with the pleasantries.

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Exactly what I was looking for, a few of them are at some of the hot shops of the moment so know they're getting bombarded but didn't know if they'd want more pleasantries since we're not full strangers. Appreciate the response!

Same and don’t feel bad. Some places often a hefty referral bonus so it’s in their good interest too

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