What should you actually say in a cold message to a Creative Director? Something that conveys the, “I’m creepy, I like your work, and I know your agency is hiring.” sentiment in a less awkward way.

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Just direct and to the point. “I like your work and I’d like to work with you. Check out my book.” Done

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^ delete

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If you sent me that exact quote I’d actually write you back.
Worth a shot

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I second that emotion

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I actually like the creepy part. It would get me to look at your book.

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Aren’t you a copywriter...?

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Desperately find a common connection preferably a friend or colleague. Then alma mater and lastly hobbies.

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I've had success with the I like your book and know your agency is hiring approach. Definitely do not delete.

Start with a congratulation or a fact about the agency you’ve researched: recent account win/expansion to new offering, etc. Then say what must be challenging about that win/fact. And they say how your past experience helped you solve a similar problem and show how your experience is relevant, and say you’d love to share your book if they had time.

I like your work, especially (this thing) because (this reason).

Just say that. It’s not weird or creepy to want a new job.

Okay phew. I was worried that asking to be hired up front was a little much, but sounds like no.

Follow up question, what’s the best way to send this message? LinkedIn or email?

Email

Yeah say that

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