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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 Makes an Honest CRA Look Fraudulent
Fraudulent CRA Resumes Aren't Always Easy to Spot Let me just start out by stating that fraudulent CRA resumes are real. We have data to prove it...so addressing the issue seems to be the most logical approach (rather than pretending the issue doesn't exist). I was...
Identifying Fake CRA Resumes
I was speaking to a CRA candidate the other day and was impressed with how well he presented himself. Not only did he have a lovely personality, but his communication skills were also terrific, and he was nailing my competency questions. One of our clients is...
Why Your CRA Attrition Rate is So High
Many organizations struggle to control their CRA attrition rate, having a difficult time encouraging their CRA team members to stick around. In a candidate-driven market, many companies attribute high turnover to the industry, while other organizations blame the...
Tips To Pre-Qualify Applicants Before The Interview
In this day and age, every minute is valuable, and in the role of a hiring manager there never seems to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything on our task lists. This is especially true when seeking to fill a new position. In today’s market, it isn’t...
The CRA Hiring Process: How Has it Changed?
The CRA hiring process has transformed, like work conditions, over the past few years. At the onset of COVID, we saw clinical research pause in many areas but then raced to restart once the industry learned how to adapt to the travel limitations thrust upon us by the...
How the Job Search Has Changed
The job search process, along with everything else it seems, has undergone an enormous amount of change in the last ten years. Job Seekers absolutely must rely on the Internet and mobile technology and this can be disconcerting for someone who is entering the job...
Job Description Requirements by Law: A Guide
Did you know that for most positions, there are no state or federal laws requiring you to have a job description? While there are no state or federal requirements to provide job descriptions for most positions, there are still job description requirements by law....
Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Read
Not getting a response to your resume submission? Do you wonder if anyone is actually reviewing your applications? We hear the complaint often where job seekers feel their resumes and applications are being submitted into a black hole as they never get a response to...
How to Properly Address CRA Recruitment and Find Quality Candidates
Many recruiting companies take a cookie-cutter approach to recruiting, feeling that the act of recruiting clinical research professionals who will work on your clinical trials is much like recruiting for any other position. We disagree. As with other industries,...
Never Settle: How to Avoid Hiring Poor Quality Consultants
When looking for high-quality work, it’s essential to think carefully about the people you hire. What makes a good consultant? What are some signs of poor quality consultants? Identifying key traits can be an effective first step in improving your workforce and...
What Not to Do When Building a CRA Pool
Looking to build a CRA Pool of Qualified Candidates? Then the first step is to establish an effective methodology to build that CRA pool of qualified candidates. Consider starting out by defining the things you should do during CRA Recruitment. If you think of a three...
How to use your Network when Job Hunting
Using your network when job hunting 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 would guesstimate between 60-80% of hires are due to “who you know”. A...
CRA Attrition Rate – Why Good CRAs Quit
If your organization has a high CRA attrition rate, it’s time to take a long, hard look at why you’re losing clinical research associates. If poor-performing CRAs are quitting, it’s likely a symptom of an inefficient hiring process; after all, shouldn’t your hiring...
Hiring Practices and the Seniority System
Companies that leverage the seniority system in their hiring practice assign privileged rank to those who have been in the industry the longest. When it comes to hiring professionals, a key question is whether hiring more senior level persons is worth the extra...
The Pros and Cons of Being an Independent CRA Consultant
Over the years we have represented an extremely large number of CRA Consultants. Because of this experience, we have gained significant insight into the pros and cons of being an independent CRA consultant. After all, choosing between independent consulting and being...
What is the Current Contract CRA Hourly Rate?
Both hiring managers and clinical research associates should be familiar with the market’s current contract CRA hourly rate. As a Hiring Manager, knowing the contract CRA hourly rate can help you quickly detect fraudulent candidates. It can also protect you from those...
How to Conduct a Study without a CRO
To all of you Sponsors who have expressed the desire to conduct your studies independently, coupled with the concern that you can’t do it without a CRO…I am here to tell you that you can do it. You can plan and execute your own studies independently. As many...
Tips to Prepare for a Presentation Interview
Is it unreasonable to be asked to create and deliver a presentation as part of your interview process? If the employer is looking to fill positions which require strong communication and presentation skills, then requiring you to create and present a slide deck...
Are You Engaging Fake CRAs?
Do Fake CRAs Really Exist? I spoke at one of ACRP's global conferences on the subject of Fake CRAs. I was surprised at how many hiring managers and sponsor representatives do not believe applicant fraudulence exists. My goal today is to reveal the breadth and depth of...
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How to Identify Candidate Fraudulence Early in The Recruitment Cycle [Part 4 of 4]
In the first three parts of this series, findings from craresources’ study of Fake CRAs and Applicant Fraudulence were shared. When identifying fraudulent candidates, the goal should be to identify fabrications early in the recruitment cycle; long before the interview...