Is it better to prioritize reaching out to creatives or recruiters about getting hired somewhere? I feel like recruiters are so inundated with requests and creatives can be so ornery (myself included) that it’s a case by case thing. Any info would help. Thanks

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Never hurts to ask anyone. Just be polite, direct, and mindful of their time.

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It’s very chicken and the egg.

Recruiters know the whole creative department and needs and if they have any openings. And if an opening pops up, you want them to think of you.

Creative Directors have more say in who is hired but only knows the needs of their team, not the whole agency.

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No reason you can’t do both.

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