09Dec

What’s the etiquette when emailing potential employers to see if they’re hiring?

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I’m about to graduate from college with a B.S. in psychology and I’m looking for a job as a research assistant in a lab. Most professors don’t list these jobs on job search sites so I need to email them to find out if they’re hiring. Should I send my resume in my first email, or wait to see if they’re hiring? What kinds of things should I say? These may be people I want to work with down the road in graduate school, so I need to look very professional!

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2 Responses to “What’s the etiquette when emailing potential employers to see if they’re hiring?”

  1. Posted by Leticia U 12th December, 2009 at 1:48 am

    wantsarevolution, I found a list of job search resources that can help.

  2. Posted by cam can help 14th December, 2009 at 4:30 am

    Well, when I was in college the psych department was a pretty tight knit community - even from university to university - so first I would say to touch base with a prof or two and see if they have a lead on anything a colleague may be doing.

    To email them would be fine - better to include all info from the start - it’s just more efficient. Send it as an attachment. Use the body of the email to be a cordial cover letter of sorts - telling of your experience, your education, grades if they will tip the scales in your favor.

    Good luck

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