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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 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...
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...
Why You Should Be Sending Rejection Letters
The interview process can be just as stressful for a hiring manager as it is for a candidate. You are probably receiving hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes from hopeful applicants and overwhelmed knowing that in order to find the best candidate for the position,...
Guidelines for Selecting Relevant work to Include on your Resume
When drafting their resume, many people struggle with determining exactly what jobs to list. Seasoned professionals who have held long term positions, numerous positions, or have been employed by several different companies may find it difficult to choose which work...
How to Write a Rejection Letter
Nobody likes being the bearer of bad news, but rejection letters are an essential part of the hiring process. Rejection letters are your company’s last opportunity to build good will with the candidate and establish your organization as an “employer of choice....
Not Just for Your Friends: Social Media Etiquette
Remember the pictures from that wicked Halloween party last year? You know, the one where you dressed up as a sexy nurse and had fourteen beers too many? What about the status update you posted last week when you were so frustrated with your boss and the things he...
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