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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!
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...
How To Write an Attractive Job Description
One of your employees is moving out of the state, and you are faced with the daunting task of replacing him. You shudder at the idea of having to find a candidate who is as qualified and professional as the employee you’re losing. Where do you start? The first step in...
Should I ask for Severance?
Despite its negative connotations, understanding your rights to severance and how to handle the situation as it arises may prove to be invaluable. So, first things first, do you know what severance is? What is severance? Severance is an amount of money given to an...
Neglecting Your Job Description Will Cost You
The job description is an often overlooked aspect of the hiring process. This is unfortunate because having an accurate and attractive job description is the foundation for successfully placing and maintaining a candidate for any given position. Having problems with...
How Social Media is Making the Hiring Manager’s Life Easier
We have been hearing people say it for a few years now – “social media is changing the game”...and not just for MTV and Justin Bieber and that teenager who lives next door listening to loud music all night long. Believe it or not, social media is definitely changing...
The Wrong Way to Fire Someone
Telling someone that they no longer have a source of income is probably one of the hardest parts of your job. But as a hiring manager, you know that sometimes the cost of keeping someone is greater than the benefits they provide to the team. Firing someone the wrong...
Compensation Tips
The Salary or Rate discussion can be a difficult one to have. How much should you expect to be paid for your expertise, time and effort? What other aspects of the employment or consulting opportunity should be considered when it comes to deciding your compensation...
Resume Tips
You can be the most qualified candidate in the world, but you’ll never even get an interview if your resume doesn’t properly reflect your skills. We hope you find our articles on Resume Tips to be beneficial. Of course, if you have questions and want to reach out to...
Job Search Tips
The job search has changed dramatically with the growth of technology – are you ready for the new job market? We hope you find our articles on Job Search Tips to be beneficial. Of course, if you have questions and want to reach out to us directly, please feel free to...
Interview Tips
You have made yourself look good on paper and won that interview - now what? We hope you find our articles on Interview Tips to be beneficial. Of course, if you have questions and want to reach out to us directly, please feel free to contact us at...
Job Seekers
Job Seekers, our firm is unique in that placing CRAs is ALL we do. Since CRA Recruitment is our sole focus, consistently having CRA opportunities available as you are ready to roll onto another project is typical for us. We have several articles to help you become...
Hiring Managers
If you need assistance with CRA Recruitment, check out our articles which focus on how to attract and hire the highest quality CRA candidates. Areas of concentration include: How to Benchmark a competitive clinical research salary Recruiting tips to improve your...
5 Most Common Phone Interview Mistakes
Preparing for an upcoming phone interview is just as important as preparing for an in-person interview. Of course it is important to have thoughtful answers to questions you may be asked, speak clearly, and be personable (see more tips in our article How to Conduct...
Don’t Let Your Email Ruin Your Chances: Professional Email Etiquette
Obviously, almost all of today’s job searching and communication is done through the internet. While job boards like Indeed, Monster and CareerBuilder make it easier to find relevant jobs and facilitate easy communication with employers, this has resulted in a new set...
Should You Include Temporary or Short Term Positions on Your Resume?
Of all the obstacles resume writers face, how to address the issue of temporary work or short term positions seems to be the most common. Should you list a position you only held for a few months? If you exclude these short term or temporary positions, could this hurt...
Overcoming the Fear of Interviewing
The pressure to impress and succeed can be overwhelming, and appearing anxious during the interview can make you come across unprepared and unqualified. Here are a few tricks to calm your nerves and give you the confidence to make a great impression on your...