Follow directions. Likewise, if the listing asks applicants not to call or email, respect that. Following up after an employer has specifically asked applicants not to may make you appear pushy and ...

Linda Nordling is a freelance journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. Unsolicited applications — commonly known as cold e-mails — can be a surprisingly powerful tool for landing a job in science.

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