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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!
How to Stay Inspired Job Searching
Do you have a problem getting organized or staying inspired in your job search? Is it even harder to focus on your goals and STAY inspired in todays’ job market? Check out this infographic to see possible steps you can take, then read our article 7 Tips to Become More...
6 Soft Skills You Need
As a job seeker, do you know the difference between soft skills and hard skills? Hard skills are requirements needed in order to do the job, such as education, training and experience. The soft skills are: Honesty and integrity Strong work ethic Emotional...
How To Handle Bumps In Your Career
Do you often get stressed about your job? Do you ever wonder why you aren't satisfied, and what you can do about it? One of the ways you can get over this “bump in the road” is to bring your networking skills up to date. Please read our article How to Use Your Network...
Are You A Stressed Out Job Seeker?
Are you a stressed out job seeker? Meditate! Check out the meditation benefits above, and follow our job seeker tips to help guide you. Also, be sure to opt into our email course to help you become more competitive in the job market. You can also follow us on...
10 Easy Steps To A Better Resume
Do you think outside-the-box when you are preparing your resume? Do you thoroughly prepare your thoughts so that everything you apply to your resume is relevant to the job you are applying for? It is critical that you apply your technical skills as well as your work...
Networking Rules!
Networking is about meeting people you know who can vouch for your past performance and who can connect you with people you don’t know. Approximately 60% of your time should be spent networking when you are looking for a job. For job seekers, there are many advantages...
What Can You Do To Make Hiring Easier
The days of having a mine of great candidates available for work are gone. Even considering the unemployment rate of today, hiring managers aren't filling vacancies as quickly as before because they are dissatisfied with the candidates that are presenting themselves...
Don’t be a Zombie Resume Writer!
How long has it been since you reworked your resume? Have you thought about how generic you sound when you state that you have “skills” in certain areas without demonstrating the context? When the context of the skill is left out, it’s as if the skill doesn’t really...
Do You Have Effective Leading Habits?
There have been several articles and books written relative to habits of highly effective hiring managers. They keep their employees informed as to the good, bad and ugly news with full transparency in order to have a fully competent team. Please read our article...
Age Diversity in the Workplace
Are you worried about looking for a job in today’s market when you are considered an older job applicant? There are pros as well as cons when considering finding employment if you've been out of the job market for a while. Please read our article Is Hiring Seniority...
Tools to Boost Your Brand
As a Hiring Manager, you must see dozens of innovative “new replacements” for the resume, however, they are not quite ready to replace the standard paper resume. The standard paper resume continues to remain the constant for the job seekers marketing process. There...
How to Create a Memorable LinkedIn Profile
When you are looking for a job, do you use the social media that is available to you, such as LinkedIn? If you do, is your LinkedIn profile up to date? Check out this infogram and read our article How to get the most from LinkedIn groups and follow our LinkedIn tips...
Are You Prepared For the Quest of Finding A Job?
Are you prepared for the “quest” of looking for a job in today’s job market? Do you have a perfect resume and cover letter? Are you aware that rarely does “one size fit all”? This analogy fits not only clothing (or people) but fits a resume and cover letter as...
Are You Prepared For Networking Events?
There are three phases to networking success. Before the networking event: Set personal goals During the networking event: Connect! After the networking event: Follow-up! It is critical that you are aware of these phases when you are networking for a new position....
Why Organization is a Job Seeker’s Best Friend
Check out this article on How to Increase Organization in the Workplace! Many job searchers start their day to day with a feeling of dread in the pit of their stomach. How do you organize your job applications, and how do you remember what jobs you've already applied...
How You Can Cross That Finish Line
Would you like to be able to cross that finish line no matter how long it takes? Please read our article 5 Tactics to Toughen You Up. Follow our job search tips to help you find and follow your desires, and opt into our email marketing campaign for advice! You can...
Do You Know What You Want From Your Career?
Make good choices...Do you know what you want out of life? From your career? Please read our article Entry Level Candidates: What you have that Seasoned Professionals don't . Follow our job seeker tips to get started and opt into our email marketing campaign for...
Are You Using Your Network To Your Advantage?
There are several mistakes that you make when job hunting that seem counterintuitive. Common among them is talking about yourself too much. We realize that you are selling yourself by letting employers know who you are, and what you can do but it isn’t alright to talk...
What Should I Wear To My Interview?
You may be interviewing face-to-face or by video conference. A high neckline is the most appropriate dress for interviewing for a new job. It is imperative that you dress appropriately and is just as important that you be well groomed when you appear for the job...
Do Your Employees Think Outside The Box?
Hiring Managers, do you look to hire someone outside the box? According to the percentages of new hires, about 93% to 95% of college graduates are hired, not because of what they maybe majored in, but rather the skills that demonstrate their capacity to think for...