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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!
Writing a Cover Letter: A Cover Letter Sample
Writing a Cover Letter: Is Writing a Cover Letter Necessary? When you have spent hours working on your resume, it is fair that you may be confident that it will land you the job you always wanted. Or, at the very least, open the door to an interview. You are done,...
Roundtable: When is a Clinical Research Associate not a CRA?
This past week I had an individual contact me through LinkedIn asking to be considered for some of our open Clinical Research Associate positions. His foundations were terrific but he met none of the qualifications of our industry CRA positions. The rub...he didn't...
Podcast: Public Speaking Techniques to Engage Your Audience
You have heard us say it before - Competent CRAs are great public speakers! But becoming an effective public speaker isn't magical. We have addressed overcoming the fear of public speaking and why you should seek public speaking opportunities. Now we dig into how to...
Podcast: Resume Content Do’s and Don’ts
Many job seekers take the flawed approach of focusing on the formatting of their resume instead of their resume content. While we certainly don't want to go on record stating that resume formatting isn't important, the content is the point. What content should I...
Narration: Applying for Multiple Jobs at the Same Company
Applying for Multiple Jobs at the Same Company: Applying for multiple jobs at the same company may seem like a smart approach. And maybe in certain circumstances, applying for a different job in the same company does make sense. However, you have to be very careful in...
5 Outdated Job Search Myths
Job Search Myths: What Are Job Search Myths? If you are one of the many who are currently looking for a new position, I am sure you are getting tons of unsolicited job search advice on what you should be doing to land your dream job. Here is a question though…are you...
Narration: Employment Gap Explanation
Let's just start out by stating that a gap in resume is normal. Everyone has them. But when it comes to providing an employment gap explanation...Well, everyone doesn't have those. Gracefully providing employment gap reasons is an incredibly useful skill. In this...
Explaining Gaps in Employment: A Recruiter’s Perspective
As a hiring manager, do you worry about a candidate’s gaps in employment? From my perspective, I would say ‘it depends’. When Gaps in Employment Are Not a Concern An incredibly long and uninterrupted work history doesn’t necessarily mean that the candidate is a...
How to Fill a Career Gap on Your Resume
Career Gap: The Difference Between a Career Gap and an Employment Gap Life happens. Layoffs happen. New babies happen. Relatives become sick, people take time off from work to go to school, and many other things occur that could result in a significant employment...
Narration: How Far Back Should a Resume Go?
For professionals at all level, the 'How Far Back Should a Resume Go?" question is one that is important to consider. For the senior level professionals, be aware that unfortunately Age Discrimination in the workplace is real. For the junior level professionals,...
Podcast: Resume Mistakes to Avoid
There are several resume mistakes candidates make that fall outside of the obvious spelling and grammar issues we often see. This podcast covers the 'not so obvious' resume mistakes such as: Adding meaningless statements: Of course you will provide references upon...
How Many Jobs Should You List On a Resume?
How many jobs should you list on a resume: “But how many jobs should you list on a resume?” He asked. And I sighed…I could feel his frustration and knew that my answer of ‘it depends’ wasn’t going to ease his discouragement. With that being said, to dig into the very...
Narration: Why Perform Oversight Monitoring?
When outsourcing your clinical studies, should you consider establishing an oversight monitoring plan? We work with some outstanding Sponsors who did not...and the results were disastrous. So when do you need an oversight monitoring program? In this recording...
Narration: Creating a Resume that Actually Gets Read
You should know that the simple act of creating a resume doesn't mean it will be read. According to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, it only takes around seven seconds for a recruiter to decide if you might be right for a job. Seven seconds. ...
What is CRO Oversight (and should I do it)?
The Rise of the CRO Oversight Model We work with some outstanding Sponsors who utilize their internal resources to manage and monitor their own studies. Several years ago, the trend was that small-to-medium sized sponsors typically outsourced their clinical...
Podcast: Why You Should Seek Out Public Speaking Opportunities
"What is the best thing I can do to advance my career?" she asked. It is a common question for us here at craresources and my answer may surprise you. While we may be tempted to tell you that learning the hard skills associated to monitoring clinical studies is...
New CRA? Tips to Prepare for Your First Visit
The following tips are provided by our friend and colleague, Elizabeth Weeks-Rowe. Elizabeth is a published author, featured speaker and Clinical Research Trainer. This is phenomenal advice for all CRAs, but a must read for all of you Aspiring and New CRAs out there!...
Podcast: CRA Career Development Plan
Looking for a CRA Career? Or perhaps you want to progress within your current CRA role? Before you start your CRA career search, let's discuss a 'tried and true' strategy that will enable you to effectively outline a plan to land you that perfect position. Join...
How to Write an Effective Resume
An Effective Resume: What Is The Difference Between a Good, Great, and Effective Resume? All resumes provide you an opportunity to be on the center stage, under the spotlight, in front of a captivated audience. Having a captivated audience can be a good thing, but it...
Podcast: Avoiding Job Search Mistakes
And before you say that you don't make job search mistakes, let me be the first to correct you. You do. Everyone does. And many of them are avoidable! It surprises me how often an experienced professional will miss out on an opportunity because of committing silly...