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Within this blog you will see industry updates, Job Seeker and Hiring Manager advice. Our content is still growing, but we want you to join us and help create the community you want to be a part of!Welcome to our blog!
Within this blog you will see industry updates, Job Seeker and Hiring Manager advice. Our content is still growing, but we want you to join us and help create the community you want to be a part of!craresources is truly unique in that placing CRAs is all we do. We understand the impact field monitors have to the success or failure of clinical studies and because of this single focus we are able to find the right fit for both the Client and the CRA.
Because of our extensive network within the CRA community, we are able to consistently provide quality CRAs to our Partners, making us a valued and key partner to our Clients.
Additionally, since the placement of Field Monitors is our sole focus, consistently having CRA opportunities available as you are ready to roll onto another project is typical for us.
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Experience is the Best Teacher
Many of today’s college and graduate students are setting their sights on the career of Clinical Research Associate (CRA). Who could blame them? Not only do CRAs change patient’s lives with new treatments and devices, they enjoy traveling regularly and meeting new...
The Best Time to Start a Job Search
We have all been there before, you are starting to get that feeling at work. You don’t love going to work like you used to. You are getting annoyed with the little problems you once enjoyed solving. The money is not as great as you once thought it was and, frankly,...
Are your Job Applicants Lying to You?
I bet they are... We have identified over 7,000 Fraudulent CRA resumes in circulation today. I am not talking about fudging minor details on the resume such as stretching dates or exaggerating a previous role. I am speaking about out-and-out fraud. The ACRP has...
What is CRO Oversight (and should I do it)?
We work with some outstanding Sponsors who utilize their internal resources to manage and monitor their studies. Several years ago, the trend was that small-to-medium sized sponsors typically outsourced their clinical operations because they had limited resources to...
Guest Speaker @ Global ACRP 2018 Conference: I will be speaking about Candidate Fraudulence and what you can do to protect yourself!
Does your hiring strategy address counterfeit degrees, Diploma Mills and the impact to our industry? Don’t assume that using a 3rd Party Employment Verification company will keep your organization protected. Applicant Fraudulence is a growing trend and is largely...
5 Successful Career Growth Strategies
Over the years I have learned a lot about achieving my own career goals. I have been extremely fortunate to work for and develop my own growth within some of the largest, most well-known and well reputed companies in the world (such as IBM and craresources). I have...
Simplifying the Video Interview
A while back, one of my team members wrote a wonderful “how to prepare” article when it comes to Video Conference Interviews. If you haven’t seen it, you should check it out. I decided to write a ‘follow on” article because, as I have prepared many individuals for...
Don’t Fall for Hidden Agency Fees!
Imagine receiving a credit card bill that just had a total amount due. No details regarding the purchases – just a total due. Would you pay it? Call me old fashioned, but I wouldn’t. One of our Sponsors sent an email to me asking about some Project Management fees on...
Let’s stop saying there is a CRA shortage and start focusing on the real issue
I read another article this week that speaks to there being a “concerning global shortage of experienced CRAs”. Drug Discovery and Development published an article last year that stated there are 14,000 open CRA positions on Indeed.com alone. I understand why people...
Are You Communicating With Candidates?
As a Hiring Manager, are you giving your team proper instructions for follow up to new applicants? Have you given the new applicant a feasible timeline as to when the should expect an update or when the job will be filled? Keeping your strong candidates interested as...
Returning to the Workforce: How to Have a Fresh Start
It can be a difficult task to restart a career after a long break. However, there are many who make the effort to begin all over again and are successful in their efforts. There can be several challenges to writing a “come back” resume. The secret in writing this...
Wondering Why Employers Are Not Calling? Your Resume May Be Broken!
Is your resume broken? Which mistakes are you making? Are you aware that the very simplest mistakes can result in your resume not being read? Please read our article Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Read and check out the following infogram for help in alleviating those...
The Stress Free Job Search
We all struggle with staying healthy. When you are looking for a job, whether you are trying to leave a dead end position or just starting your career, the stress of a job search can deeply impact your health. A stressful part of the job search is trying to build your...
What Not To Say During The Interview
We all know that there a lot of things to say and do in an interview, but all too often, there isn’t enough emphasis placed on the things that you should NEVER say in an interview. There are some items that you need to be aware of that are extremely important, i.e.,...
Great Interview, Now What?
What do you do after the interview to ensure that you are the one to get the job? Remember to follow up with a thank-you note quickly, while the interview is still fresh in your mind. This is vital as it keeps you in the mind of the interviewer . Do this by email,...
Job Searching When You Are Over 50
Are you an older person (over age 50) and looking for work? Were you among the thousands that were laid off during the recession? Are you working hard trying to find a way to get back into the workforce? There are several ways to market yourself that will help you get...
Terminated From My Job, What Do I Do?
Have you been terminated from your job? Whether it was from something you did wrong, or something that you failed to do, being terminated is something that you must own. Said differently, be honest about what happened and what you have learned from it - your future...
How To Find A Job Or Hire A Candidate Using Social Media
In today’s job market, social media has become the “be all” of job searching and searching for new candidates for your company. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, among other sites, have become predominant, due to the online availability and ease of these web-sites....
Why Having a Public LinkedIn Profile is So Important
Whether you’re considering new employment opportunities or not, LinkedIn is a fantastic tool to build your professional profile. Beyond the amazing job search benefits it provides, it can also put you in touch with professional colleagues that may contribute to your...
Tips To Help You Answer Important Job Interview Questions!
Are you looking for a job? Are you ready for that all important interview? Have you put any thought into the types of questions that will be asked, and even more important, how to answer them? You will find our article Ten Fatal Interviewing Mistakes will help you get...