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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 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...
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...