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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 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...
Are You Positive At Work?
Some of us really enjoy our jobs, some of us don’t. This is the reality of the job market today. Some of us may have the option of finding another position but being realistic, in the current economy, most of us are lucky if we have one job. There are a few things...
How Are You Selling Your Resume?
Have you thought about the fact that your resume is number one marketing tool? You want to show all your accomplishments in the most attractive way without saying anything false or boastful. The same can be compared to some advertising today, when you see the picture,...
What Do You Do When You Hit Rock Bottom Job Searching?
When you hit rock bottom in your job search, what do you do? Do you just give up or do you pick yourself up and strive to get on with your ambitions? Check out this article from CareerRealism on how to pick yourself up in a job search! Please read our article 5...
How Can I Use LinkedIn to Land a Job?
How can I make LinkedIn more useful in landing a job? A lot of companies nowadays check out candidates' LinkedIn profiles in addition to their resumes. Please read our article 5 Common LinkedIn Mistakes. Please follow our job search tips to get you started, and opt...
Are You A Good Boss?
As a Hiring Manager, there is a need for balance giving both positive and negative feedback with your employees. You must lead your team in order to reach your goals but you must concurrently guide and monitor them along the way as well. Please read our article 5 Ways...
Are You Listing Technical Skills On Your Resume?
A vital step to creating a thorough resume is including a section highlighting your technical skills. Emphasizing your technical skills makes it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to see that you have the skills needed for the job. It will also indicate that you...
7 Tips to Become more Organized
One of the key elements to success is to have strong organizational skills. Organization is an excellent indicator of professionalism and the ability to prioritize. As you climb the ranks in any company, you take on more and more responsibilities… and with more...
Job Seekers, should you work with Niched Clinical Recruiting Agencies?
Choosing the right recruiter is critical while searching for new jobs. And, with such a wide array of staffing agencies to choose from, I am sure it may feel like finding the right firm may be harder than finding the right job! Angela wrote an article outlining 5 Tips...
Is Your Remote Team Effective?
Worried about how productive and efficient your telecommuting team members are? I would be surprised if you actually stated that you are NOT concerned. As a hiring manager, you probably already know there are many advantages to providing a telecommuting option to...
How to Become a CRA
Any Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will tell you that the path to get there was not easy! Many CRAs have a nursing or medical background, and in many cases, experienced a steady career progression from the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) role. While there is...
5 Ways to Kill Employee Morale
Making sure the company is running efficiently and effectively is more complicated than hiring qualified people and telling them what to do. Having an incredible staff to support and carry out your business’ goals will only get you so far; the key is fostering a...