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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!
Roundtable: Setting Job Search Goals
Job Search Goals: I asked my client what her daily job search goals were, and she simply stated: To get a job. Hmmm…I believe she has confused the act of setting daily search goals with what she hopes the results will be. There is a key difference between setting a...
How Often Should You Update Your Resume?
How Often Should You Update Your Resume? A good friend of mine was the Director of Clinical Operations for an oncology company. Unfortunately, the company went through a restructuring, and she was unexpectedly laid off. In today's dynamic job market, the question...
Podcast: No Work? Planning for Unplanned Downtime
No Work: Welcome to today's podcast episode. We team up with one of our favorite guests, Lyle Gee, to discuss how to plan for unplanned downtime. This podcast is dedicated to all consultants who face the unique challenge of balancing work opportunities with financial...
How to Use LinkedIn for Recruitment
How to Use LinkedIn for Recruitment: With over 1.1 billion members worldwide in 2025, LinkedIn has evolved far beyond its origins as a basic professional networking site. Today, it stands as a dynamic talent marketplace, offering a robust suite of sourcing tools,...
Podcast: Addressing Underserved Communities
Underserved Communities: Today, we are honored to feature Alisha Moore, a dedicated Clinical Research Professional who recognized a critical unmet need within underserved communities and took action. Across our industry, there are persistent gaps, particularly in...
Roundtable: Are Thank You Notes and Cover Letters Necessary?
Cover Letters Necessary: Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we delve into the often-debated roles of cover letters and thank-you notes in the modern job search. Many believe these steps are outdated relics of the hiring process. However, the latest statistics...
Simplifying Video Interview Preparation
Video Interview Preparation: Some time ago, I published an article focused on building rapport during the video interview. It is tough to build rapport through a video conference, so that article meets a serious need for job seekers. However, it dawned on me that...
Podcast: Effective Professionals are Chameleons
Effective Professionals: Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we partner with one of our favorite CRAs, Chiquita Caudle, to discuss an extremely important topic: the remarkable adaptability of effective professionals in today’s ever-changing workplace. In a world...
Use of Social Media In The Job Search
Social Media In The Job Search: I received another one today. Someone sent a LinkedIn invitation to me exhibiting the "Open to Work" Banner. Her profile was devoid of employment details, she didn't have a profile picture, and she wasn't using both her first and last...
Podcast: How to Identify Soft Skill Deficiencies
Identify Soft Skill: Today, we team up with one of our favorite guests, Lyle Gee, to discuss how to identify soft skill deficiencies. Why Identifying Soft Skill Deficiencies Matters In today’s dynamic workplace, the ability to identify soft skill strengths and gaps...
Roundtable: Can Your Resume Beat the Bots?
Beat the Bots: Welcome to today’s episode, where we pull back the curtain on one of the most important and misunderstood steps in the modern job search: making sure your CV or resume is ready to beat the bots. If you have ever applied for a job and never heard back,...
Fatal Interview Mistakes
Interview Mistakes: The Interview is Coveted We have all seen the frustrated posts from job seekers describing how they have submitted thousands of applications with very few interviews in return. The interview is highly coveted because it is the critical stage where...
Roundtable: Interview Question-Do you Prefer Working Alone or in a Group?
Interview Question: Many candidates struggle to effectively answer this common interview question. In fact, we have recently had several very experienced candidates faceplant when attempting to articulate whether they are able to work individually or as part of a...
Soft Skills and Employability
Soft Skills and Employability: Career advancement in clinical research often centers on technical qualifications, certifications, and networking. Unfortunately, soft skills are often overlooked, yet soft skills and employability go hand-in-hand. Having well-developed...
Podcast: AI and the Clinical Research Associate Role
Clinical Research Associate Role: Welcome to today’s episode! If you have ever wondered about the buzzwords “automation” and “artificial intelligence” and what they really mean for the Clinical Research Associate role, you are in the right place. Join us as our...
How to Beat the Resume Keyword Scanning Systems
Resume Keyword: In today’s competitive job market, most employers use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan and filter resumes based on specific resume keywords. To increase your chances of passing these automated screenings and reaching a human recruiter, you...
Podcast: Navigating Career Crossroads
Career Crossroads: Welcome to today’s episode. Join us as we have a beautifully candid conversation with Angelina Diassiti about career crossroads. We discuss feeling the sting of rejection while simply wondering: “What’s next for me?” Have you ever found yourself...
Professional LinkedIn Profile for Consultants
Professional LinkedIn Profile: A Professional LinkedIn Profile is essential for every industry, but it is especially critical for self-employed contractors in Clinical Research. As a 1099 contractor, you are not only responsible for your core work as a CRA, CRC, or...
Podcast: The CRA Role Is Changing-Are You Ready?
CRA Role: Listen to the Podcast That’s Leading the Conversation The last decade has transformed the clinical research landscape, and nowhere is that more evident than in the evolving Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role. Once known as the “road warriors” of clinical...
Podcast: Introduction to TASK Research Academy
TASK Research Academy: ...and why engaging with the TASK Research Academy is essential for clinical research professionals. We were privileged to have a special guest, Karen Cloete, founder of the TASK Research Academy, on our program. This wonderful program offers...