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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!
What Not to Do When Building a CRA Pool
Looking to build a CRA Pool of Qualified Candidates? Then the first step is to establish an effective methodology to build that CRA pool of qualified candidates. Consider starting out by defining the things you should do during CRA Recruitment. If you think of a three...
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...
Hiring Practices and the Seniority System
Companies that leverage the seniority system in their hiring practice assign privileged rank to those who have been in the industry the longest. When it comes to hiring professionals, a key question is whether hiring more senior level persons is worth the extra...
The Pros and Cons of Being an Independent CRA Consultant
CRA Consultant: Over the years we have represented an extremely large number of CRA Consultants. Because of this experience, we have gained significant insight into the pros and cons of being an independent CRA consultant. After all, choosing between independent...
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...
Tips to Prepare for a Presentation Interview
Is it unreasonable 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...
Are You Engaging Fake CRAs?
Do Fake CRAs Really Exist? I spoke at one of ACRP's global conferences on the subject of Fake CRAs. I was surprised at how many hiring managers and sponsor representatives do not believe applicant fraudulence exists. My goal today is to reveal the breadth and depth of...
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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...
Being Grateful is the New Exercise
We hope you and yours are healthy and well and also hope the only COVID-19 impact you've experienced is that of inconvenience. Our hearts go out to those who are truly suffering from the coronavirus or, worse, watching a loved one suffer from it. Most of us are more...
COVID-19 and Clinical Research
COVID-19 and Clinical Research How do you think this pandemic might change our industry for the better? At this point, you have surely felt the sting of the Covid-19 crisis. We sincerely hope that inconvenience has been the only symptom you have suffered. Our CRAs...
Do You Know Who You’re Hiring? The Importance of Background Checks
As a hiring manager, you’ve been given the daunting task of searching through hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes in order to find the candidate best suited for the job. You’ve narrowed down the pool, gone through several rounds of phone and face-to-face...
The Prevalence of Fraud in the Clinical Research Industry
The need for persons with clinical research experience has grown exponentially over the last decade. Regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), National Institute of Health (NIH) and Health Canada (HC), are demanding an increased amount of...
Getting Hired as a Clinical Research Associate
Without Clinical Research we would live in a completely different world. The study and approval of life-changing drugs and devices have impacted the life expectancy and the quality of life for everyone. Many want to be a part of that impact by becoming a Clinical...
The Best Time to Start a Job Search
We have all been there before, you are starting to get that feeling at work. You don’t love going to work like you used to. You are getting annoyed with the little problems you once enjoyed solving. The money is not as great as you once thought it was and, frankly,...
Are your Job Applicants Lying to You?
I bet they are... We have identified over 7,000 Fraudulent CRA resumes in circulation today. I am not talking about fudging minor details on the resume such as stretching dates or exaggerating a previous role. I am speaking about out-and-out fraud. The ACRP has...
Guest Speaker @ Global ACRP 2018 Conference: I will be speaking about Candidate Fraudulence and what you can do to protect yourself!
Does your hiring strategy address counterfeit degrees, Diploma Mills and the impact to our industry? Don’t assume that using a 3rd Party Employment Verification company will keep your organization protected. Applicant Fraudulence is a growing trend and is largely...
Let’s stop saying there is a CRA shortage and start focusing on the real issue
I read another article this week that speaks to there being a “concerning global shortage of experienced CRAs”. Drug Discovery and Development published an article last year that stated there are 14,000 open CRA positions on Indeed.com alone. I understand why people...
Returning to the Workforce: How to Have a Fresh Start
It can be a difficult task to restart a career after a long break. However, there are many who make the effort to begin all over again and are successful in their efforts. There can be several challenges to writing a “come back” resume. The secret in writing this...
The Stress Free Job Search
We all struggle with staying healthy. When you are looking for a job, whether you are trying to leave a dead end position or just starting your career, the stress of a job search can deeply impact your health. A stressful part of the job search is trying to build your...
Great Interview, Now What?
What do you do after the interview to ensure that you are the one to get the job? Remember to follow up with a thank-you note quickly, while the interview is still fresh in your mind. This is vital as it keeps you in the mind of the interviewer . Do this by email,...