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Within this blog you will see industry updates, Job Seeker and Hiring Manager advice. Our content is still growing, but we want you to join us and help create the community you want to be a part of!Welcome to our blog!
Within this blog you will see industry updates, Job Seeker and Hiring Manager advice. Our content is still growing, but we want you to join us and help create the community you want to be a part of!craresources is truly unique in that placing CRAs is all we do. We understand the impact field monitors have to the success or failure of clinical studies and because of this single focus we are able to find the right fit for both the Client and the CRA.
Because of our extensive network within the CRA community, we are able to consistently provide quality CRAs to our Partners, making us a valued and key partner to our Clients.
Additionally, since the placement of Field Monitors is our sole focus, consistently having CRA opportunities available as you are ready to roll onto another project is typical for us.
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Job Description Requirements by Law: A Guide
Did you know that for most positions, there are no state or federal laws requiring you to have a job description? While there are no state or federal requirements to provide job descriptions for most positions, there are still job description requirements by law....
Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Read
Not getting a response to your resume submission? Do you wonder if anyone is actually reviewing your applications? We hear the complaint often where job seekers feel their resumes and applications are being submitted into a black hole as they never get a response to...
How to Properly Address CRA Recruitment and Find Quality Candidates
Many recruiting companies take a cookie-cutter approach to recruiting, feeling that the act of recruiting clinical research professionals who will work on your clinical trials is much like recruiting for any other position. We disagree. As with other industries,...
Never Settle: How to Avoid Hiring Poor Quality Consultants
When looking for high-quality work, it’s essential to think carefully about the people you hire. What makes a good consultant? What are some signs of poor quality consultants? Identifying key traits can be an effective first step in improving your workforce and...
3 Things NOT TO DO when Focused on CRA Recruitment
Defining the things you should do during CRA Recruitment is as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, you have to identify the job requirements for the staff who will be monitoring your clinical trial. Then, you need to post your position and interview candidates. Finally, you...
How to use your Network when Job Hunting
When it comes to the job search, you have one of the best tools at your disposal: your network. Networks are important to nurture because they add a human touch to the application process. From my experience I would guesstimate between 60-80% of hires are due to...
Why You Should Hire Industry-Certified CRAs
Our house’s main electrical panel box had suffered significant damage during the hurricane; I realized it was extremely dangerous. Not only did it need to be completely replaced but I knew we were on borrowed time…I felt my house was going to burst into flames at any...
CRA Attrition Rate – Why Good CRAs Quit
If your organization has a high CRA attrition rate, it’s time to take a long, hard look at why you’re losing clinical research associates. If poor-performing CRAs are quitting, it’s likely a symptom of an inefficient hiring process; after all, shouldn’t your hiring...
Is Hiring Seniority Worth the Money?
When I was growing up, I had this vision of corporate America being a conveyor belt of some kind. I imagined graduating from college and hopping onto the conveyor belt, which symbolized my career. I thought if I stayed on the belt, I would eventually progress forward;...
The Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Consultant
Over the years we have represented an extremely large number of Contract CRAs. Because of this experience, we have gained significant insight into the pros and cons of being an independent clinical research consultant. After all, choosing between independent...
What is the Current Contract CRA Hourly Rate?
Whether you are a hiring manager or a clinical research associate, knowing the market’s current contract CRA hourly rate is essential. Knowing the contract CRA hourly rate can help you detect fraudulent candidates and protect your budget as a hiring manager. And as a...
How to Conduct a Study without a CRO
To all of you Sponsors who have expressed the desire to conduct your studies independently, coupled with the concern that you can’t do it without a CRO…I am here to tell you that you can do it. You can plan and execute your own studies independently. As many...
Identifying Fake CRA Resumes
You may be shocked to know that we sort through an extremely high percentage of candidates who have actually submitted fake resumes. I could bore you with statistics but instead will simply state that in an industry which focuses on patient safety (and therefore doing...
Tips to Prepare for a Presentation Interview
Is it unrealistic to be asked to create and deliver a presentation as part of your interview process? If the employer is looking to fill positions which require strong communication and presentation skills, then requiring you to create and present a slide deck...
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Are You Engaging Fake CRAs? [Part 1 of 4]
I spoke some time back on the subject of Fake CRAs at ACRP’s 2018 Global Conference and I was surprised at how many individuals do not believe applicant fraudulence exists. My goal today is to reveal the breadth and depth of candidate fraudulence within the clinical...
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Why Interviews Won’t Identify Candidate Fraudulence [Part 2 of 4]
In part 1 of this series, findings from craresources’ study of Fake CRAs and Applicant Fraudulence were shared, with a goal to reveal the breadth and depth of candidate fraudulence within the clinical research industry. When discussing applicant fraudulence, one very...
Felony Records and the Hiring Process
Does having a felony record affect a person’s employability? Are you wondering whether your past is going to creep back in and make it hard to get hired?
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Why Verifying Past Employment Won’t Identify Candidate Fraudulence [Part 3 of 4]
In the first two parts of this series, findings from craresources’ study of Fake CRAs and Applicant Fraudulence have exposed shocking and eye-opening trends. As we continue with this series on how to identify phony applicants, I would like to discuss another common...
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How to Identify Candidate Fraudulence Early in The Recruitment Cycle [Part 4 of 4]
In the first three parts of this series, findings from craresources’ study of Fake CRAs and Applicant Fraudulence were shared. When identifying fraudulent candidates, the goal should be to identify fabrications early in the recruitment cycle; long before the interview...
I Can’t Find My Favorite CRA!
Are you struggling with whether or not to change your name? First things first, there are a lot of very personal viewpoints on this issue. The truth is there is no right or wrong answer. If you've been working on your career and your brand, this is an especially tough...