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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 Ask for a Raise
How to Ask for a Raise: Before We Tell You How to Ask for a Raise… Let’s talk about when to ask for a raise. When I first entered the workforce, it was typical for companies to offer annual increases. While many companies still support this practice, many have...
When is Leaving a Job Without Notice Okay?
When is Leaving a Job Without Notice Okay? You may be relieved to know that you are not the only one leaving a job right now. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, millions of people leave their jobs every month. And of course, people leave their jobs for...
Qualities That Hiring Managers Want Most
Hiring Managers: Is It Important To Know What Hiring Managers Want? Our firm coaches a lot of candidates, and the most common questions we receive from the CRAs we represent are related to their resumes. While I appreciate that every job seeker should be concerned...
How the Job Search Has Changed
Job Search: The job search process has undergone enormous change in the last ten years. Job seekers will be more effective if they are aware of the changes that have significantly impacted our job market. Hiring Managers are Looking for the Perfect Person Which means...
Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Read
Resume Isn't Getting Read: Do you feel your resume isn't getting read? Are you not getting responses to your submissions? Do you wonder if anyone is actually reviewing your applications? We often hear job seekers complain that their resumes and applications are going...
Interview Do’s and Don’ts
Interview Do's and Don'ts: Congratulations on being scheduled for a job interview. As the saying goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." So, in the spirit of discussing some interview do's and don'ts, what are some of the things you should...
Podcast: Confessions of a CRA Job Seeker…Everything Has Changed
CRA Job: If you haven’t looked for a CRA Job in a while, you may be shocked to see how the job search has changed. We teamed up with Senior CRA, Natalie Lomax to discuss her experience. Today’s podcast is focused on how LinkedIn has changed everything related to the...
A Case Study of 287 Job Candidates
Job Candidates: The Case A few days ago, I posted a position for a new Administrative Specialist to join our team. Within the first few hours, I received 287 job candidates. I reviewed every single resume. There were 73 applicants who either met our minimum...
Avoid These Common Interview Mistakes
Common Interview Mistakes: We see candidates at all levels of seniority make the below common interview mistakes. And I actually see candidates make more mistakes during phone interviews than any other type. I wonder if candidates see phone interviews or interviews...
Roundtable: Jobseekers: Beware of Bad Advice
Bad Advice: I see a lot of bad advice being doled out to job seekers on LinkedIn. Individuals claim to be coaches when they have little substantial ‘real life’ or professional experience. Mentors advise candidates to fudge their resumes or purchase fake degrees. And...
How To Ask Why You Didn’t Get The Job
Get The Job: You didn’t get the job. Someone else was chosen for the position you felt you were perfect for. Why? Before you take it personally, realize this: even if you were a qualified candidate, there are many reasons why an employer might choose to hire someone...
Podcast: Are You Sacrificing Self Love For Success?
Self Love: And is it possible to separate self-love and success? Do you believe that if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of others? My mentor has given me this advice more than once. And research agrees that caring for yourself is...
The Importance of Strong Professional References
Professional References: One of my top recruiters just dealt with a situation where someone refused to provide professional references. And not in a nice way. She was a 20-year vet who felt her time in the industry should speak for itself. But let me ask you...
Podcast: CRAs, Do You Know How To Manage Up?
Manage Up: Effective CRAs know how to manage up. Managing up means that you actively work to understand your supervisor’s priorities and communication style. It also means that based on your manager’s communication style, you effectively (and proactively) keep your...
Roundtable: Common Job Application Rejection Reasons
Job Application Rejection: Today’s podcast topic is common job application rejection reasons. Why? If you have spent any time on LinkedIn, you have seen hundreds of testimonies that speak to how brutal the current job market is. Last week I saw a senior-level...
Handling Unusual Interview Questions
Unusual Interview Questions: Have you ever been asked oddball or unusual interview questions? Part of our offering is to prep our candidates for their phone, video, and face-to-face interviews. We go through the entire gambit of helping the candidate research the...
The Current Clinical Research Associate Salary
Clinical Research Associate Salary: What is the Current Clinical Research Associate Salary? Today’s market is extremely volatile…at least in our industry. The current clinical research associate salary is considerably different than what we saw this time last year....
How to Use Your Network When Job Hunting
Network When Job Hunting: Surprisingly, many don't use their network when job hunting. However, it is one of the best tools at your disposal. Networks are important to nurture because they add a human touch to the application process. From my experience, I see that...
Behavioral Interview Questions – A Worksheet
Behavioral Interview Questions: Preparing to answer behavioral interview questions doesn’t have to be difficult. This article includes a bonus downloadable Behavioral Interview Questions Worksheet with Sample Questions! We also provide some ‘before” and “during”...
Are You As Tough As The Tough Job Market?
Tough Job Market: Wouldn’t you agree that the “professional you” wants to be able to control your career path, accomplish professional objectives, and contribute to an outstanding company and team? So how does a tough job market fit into this concept? A great...