Online campaigns

I.e. when is the best time of the day to email job application so that the employer doesn’t suspect you’re an insomniac or have no life? Can emailing it at 9 a.m. make any difference on how your potential boss reacts toward you?

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!

I’ve been applying to jobs, and usually use gmail online, but recently I’ve been using Outlook as I find it to be quicker and easier, and forgot that I automatically request a read receipt. Does this look bad to a possible employer?

Should I include a cover letter?
Or call to indicate that I am applying?
Once I email is it just a matter of waiting for an interview?

I am submitting my resume together with a cover letter online (not as a hard copy) as requested by the company. I am, however, wondering – do I need to sign the letter in this case and if so, how do I sign it? I scanned my signature and inserted in the letter, but is it appropriate? Should I just type my name and leave it unsigned?

I’m applying for any open positions at all of the news stations in my city. I would like to be in front of the cameras but I am willing to take any kind of opening position to start with such as cameraman, etc. So I was thinking of submitting a picture with my resume since I may be on camera someday and they might see my potential. Or is that weird?

I am emailing an employer about an Administrative Assistant position offered on their website, and wanted to know what do I write in the subject line. Is: “re:Administrative Assistant” fine or should I put something else like “Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position” etc?

also, is it okay for the body of the email to be my cover letter, and just attach the resume?

If the employer does not specifiy how they would like you to send your resume, but they insist it should be done by email, do you put the cover letter in the body of the email and send the resume as an attachment? Or do you send both as an attachment? And should they be separate attachments?

When emailing a resume, cover letter, and references to an employer, should you merge all 3 of the documents into one (1) large document — to save the employer from having to download 3 separate attachments?

I’ve crossed out personal info, but the important things are there. I’d appreciate any feedback about my resume and how I could improve it. Thank you so much!

This has been copied and pasted from Word, so please don’t think this is how it’s formatted on paper.

XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
2222 XXX, XXXXXXXXXX, ST, 55555
XXX-XXX-XXXX
xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in which my skills in customer service, management, and office operations may be utilized.
SKILLS PROFILE
•Proficient in many Microsoft Office programs including Word, Works, Power Point, and Excel.
•Experienced in operating advanced programs such as Peachtree Pro Accounting, Adobe Photoshop, and Wix Flash web editor.
•Skilled in time management, customer service, public relations, and organization.
•Prompt and courteous telephone skills and practiced in operating multi-line telephone systems.
•Creativity minded self starter skilled in merchandising, branding, and display marketing.
•Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information and documents with discretion.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Owner-Operator2008-current
XXXXXXX Boutique, City, State
•Responsible for the day to day operations of high end contemporary women’s boutique.
•Provide customer relations, close sales, and interact with both new and established clients.
•Plan budgets, sales goals, and prepare financial statements and reports.
•Forecast trends and order merchandise according to prepared budgets and business plan.
•Create and carry out public relations, marketing, and web based sales campaigns.
•Manage staff and coordinate merchandising, inventory activities, and training methods.
Manager2007-2008
XXXXXXX Boutique, City, State
•Managed and responsible for daily operations of boutique.
•Interacted with and successfully sold to both new and established clients.
•Prepared inventory, sales, and customer reports for owner.
•Participated in Bay Harbor Merchant Association meetings and events as business representative.
Sales and Marketing Manager2002-2006
XXXXX Corporation, City, State
•Performed outside cold sales calls, customer follow up calls, and closing calls with new and established clients.
•Managed and responsible for sales territory from XXXXXXX to XXXXXXX and several sales representatives.
•Created and directed all marketing activities and advertising campaigns for the agency including newspaper, internet, and email blast communications.
EDUCATION
Diploma2002
XXXXXXX High School, City, State

BA, Business Adminstration, Minor in Marketing Expected date of Graduation: May 2011
XXXXXXX State University via XXXXXX XXXXXXX College, City, State