International Business Times -- I’m applying for a job in research at a big university, and a career coach gave me the following advice: in addition to submitting my resume and cover letter through the online system, I should also have my current boss (principle investigator) email the hiring manager with a short and sweet “hey, my assistant applied for the position of research assistant, she’s very capable and skilled, etc. let me know if you have questions.” He said to cc the lead research scientist on this as well (who does hold sway in the hiring process-it’s his lab, after all).
