by craadmin | Hiring Managers, Podcasts, Recruiting Tips
Job Descriptions: I feel most of our clients undervalue the importance of job descriptions. Most hiring managers view them as an advertisement…and since it takes a lot of effort to craft one, why invest the time? Especially since there are no state or federal...
by craadmin | Hiring Managers, References
Backdoor Reference Checks: What is a Backdoor Reference Check? Backdoor reference checks are also known as backchannel, informal, quiet, or deep reference checks. In contrast to a traditional reference check, backdoor checks are conducted without the candidate’s...
by Angela | Hiring Managers, Recruiting Tips
CRA Job Description: “Angela, you know we don’t have a CRA job description,” my client said. “Just find me several great CRAs…you know what to look for.” She had a point. I and my team had provided CRAs to her for over a decade. So yes, I knew exactly what specific...
by craadmin | Fraudulence, Hiring Managers, Podcasts
Employment Check: Many hiring managers feel employment verification and background checks are a waste of time and money. Alternatively, other clinical operations managers feel an employment check protects them from candidate fraudulence. Our firm feels performing a...
by Angela | CRA_Vetting, Fraudulence, Hiring Managers, Pre-Hire, Recruiting Tips
Fake Job Applicants: As we continue the discussion on how to identify fake job applicants and applicants representing a fake background, I am constantly asked, “But why not just call and verify past employment?” Seems like a reasonable question, doesn’t it? Many...
by craadmin | Hiring Managers, Job Seekers, Podcasts
Firing a Friend: Do you think that bosses can have friends at work? It is a complicated question…and if your answer is no, then I am certainly guilty. I love my team members. Each and every one of them are more than just colleagues to me. But as the boss, fostering...