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Within the craresources blog you will see industry updates, Job Seeker and Hiring Manager advice. We want you to join us and help create the community you want to be a part of!Welcome to our blog!
Within this craresources blog you will see industry updates, Job Seeker and Hiring Manager advice. We want you to join us and help create the community you want to be a part of!We believe the most important role in this industry is that of a Clinical Research Associate. We ‘pound the pavement’ daily to find the best CRAs…and engage them.
The craresources blog offers advice to CRA job seekers and those who hire them. So buckle up, use the search feature, and if you have questions, give us a shout. We look forward to our collaboration!
Roundtable: Interview Question-Do you Prefer Working Alone or in a Group?
Interview Question: Many candidates struggle to effectively answer this common interview question. In fact, we have recently had several very experienced candidates faceplant when attempting to articulate whether they are able to work individually or as part of a...
Soft Skills and Employability
Soft Skills and Employability: Career advancement in clinical research often centers on technical qualifications, certifications, and networking. Unfortunately, soft skills are often overlooked, yet soft skills and employability go hand-in-hand. Having well-developed...
Podcast: AI and the Clinical Research Associate Role
Clinical Research Associate Role: Welcome to today’s episode! If you have ever wondered about the buzzwords “automation” and “artificial intelligence” and what they really mean for the Clinical Research Associate role, you are in the right place. Join us as our...
How to Beat the Resume Keyword Scanning Systems
Resume Keyword: In today’s competitive job market, most employers use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan and filter resumes based on specific resume keywords. To increase your chances of passing these automated screenings and reaching a human recruiter, you...
Podcast: Navigating Career Crossroads
Career Crossroads: Welcome to today’s episode. Join us as we have a beautifully candid conversation with Angelina Diassiti about career crossroads. We discuss feeling the sting of rejection while simply wondering: “What’s next for me?” Have you ever found yourself...
Professional LinkedIn Profile for Consultants
Professional LinkedIn Profile: A Professional LinkedIn Profile is essential for every industry, but it is especially critical for self-employed contractors in Clinical Research. As a 1099 contractor, you are not only responsible for your core work as a CRA, CRC, or...
Podcast: The CRA Role Is Changing-Are You Ready?
CRA Role: Listen to the Podcast That’s Leading the Conversation The last decade has transformed the clinical research landscape, and nowhere is that more evident than in the evolving Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role. Once known as the “road warriors” of clinical...
Podcast: Introduction to TASK Research Academy
TASK Research Academy: ...and why engaging with the TASK Research Academy is essential for clinical research professionals. We were privileged to have a special guest, Karen Cloete, founder of the TASK Research Academy, on our program. This wonderful program offers...
Why You Should Decline a Counter Offer
Counter Offer: What Is a Counter Offer? In the world of career moves, a counter offer is when your current employer tries to persuade you to stay after you’ve announced your resignation, often by offering a raise, promotion, or new perks. While it can feel flattering,...
Podcast: LinkedIn Networking Mistakes
LinkedIn Networking: Today, we talk about networking. Not just LinkedIn networking, but all types of networking. Some of you may remember the old-fashioned networking events. You would show up with a business suit on, shake hands, pass out business cards, and then...
Job Seekers: Is LinkedIn Even Useful?
Is LinkedIn Even Useful? “Is LinkedIn Even Useful?” she asked. Adrienne had been searching for a new position for over a year. She had applied to what she described as hundreds of applications on LinkedIn as well as other platforms. Unfortunately, she had received...
Roundtable: What Does Job Stability Mean? (It Isn’t What You Think)
Job Stability: Do you believe that permanent positions provide more job stability than contract roles? Many people do, but I have statistics that might challenge that assumption and encourage you to think differently about your career options. It is a common belief...
Job Requirements Your Team Can Agree On
Job Requirements: Michelle sent an email asking if we could speak. Michelle was the Senior Director of a device company getting ready to launch a high-acuity cardiac device study. The team needed CRAs, and she had provided me with the job requirements a few days...
Podcast: Why Use Storytelling in the Interview?
Storytelling: I love this podcast. Our guest Lyle Gee is an expert at storytelling, and because he is so excellent at layering stories into the conversation, two things happen. First, you love to talk to him. If you put this into the context of an interview, he...
Career Compromise: Should I Accept a Job I Don’t Want?
Career Compromise: In today's competitive job market, many job seekers are forced to consider a career compromise. The decision? Do I accept a position that doesn’t align with my career goals because I need to make ends meet, or do I continue to wait for something...
Roundtable: How to Navigate Illegal Interview Questions
Illegal Interview Questions: Navigating Illegal Interview Questions: A Jobseeker’s Guide Today’s roundtable topic is illegal interview questions. I want to note that this podcast is primarily for the candidate. While hiring managers and interviewers will benefit, job...
How to Craft a Career Change Resume
Career Change Resume: If you are considering a shift in your career path, you should think about revamping your current resume into a “career change resume” that represents your intention. Revamping your resume to support a career change doesn’t have to be...
Roundtable: Common Resume Failures
Resume Failures: Today, we are going to share some recent real-life resume failures. Did you know that approximately 60% of candidates are rejected because of their resumes? When I share this statistic, most individuals assume these rejections are due to poor grammar...
How Picky Should The Hiring Manager Be?
The Hiring Manager: Is it possible for someone to shout over social media? Chris certainly seemed to be shouting at me. Why? Because as the hiring manager, I had just rejected him. Chris accused me of being too picky. But let me ask you this: Is it wrong to want to...
Roundtable: Show the World Your Career Shift is Intentional
Career Shift: There are a lot of reasons why individuals go through a career shift. Unfortunately, many hiring managers and recruiters question a job candidate’s motivation when the shift is perceived as ‘backward’. As an example, Directors and CRA managers often...