I’m trying to make the jump from agency > platform (not FB…more like Spotify or Twitter etc.). I work with reps at these places as part of my job, but technically their loyalty is to my clients (the ones spending $ on their platform), not to me, working at the client’s creative agency. So it feels weird asking them for a recommendation or referral, but that would obviously be easier than applying on the jobs site... How do I utilize my “network” without making things awkward?

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Make it easy for them. Don’t email them saying “can you refer me to work there?” Or “can we have coffee?”. Find a role, make a bespoke resume for it with your non-work email included and two sentences on why you want to work there. It’ll get done, with the only exception being if they’re concerned that a client will give them sh*t for taking you off the business.

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As someone who works "platform-side" in one of those kind of roles, don't underestimate how appreciated it is when someone agency side gets it and is a good partner! The best way to get an enthusiastic referral is to be great at your job, a good partner, and to have made them successful in some way. To see the value in what platforms can bring and to find opportunities for all the various stakeholders to collaborate.
So, build those genuine relationships, and just be open that you'd be interested in exploring opps at their companies.

Good luck!

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Thanks, both. Definitely feel like I’ve built solid relationships with my reps. Just unsure how to do the “be open” part and let them know of my interest. Something tells me if they wanted me, they’d have tried poaching me already or would ask me about my career goals etc. I think our relationship is just too professional at the moment. But I will try bringing it up next time we’re catching up.

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Yup, what ED1 said!!

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