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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!
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...
Being Grateful is the New Exercise
We hope you and yours are healthy and well and also hope the only COVID-19 impact you've experienced is that of inconvenience. Our hearts go out to those who are truly suffering from the coronavirus or, worse, watching a loved one suffer from it. Most of us are more...
Identifying Fake CRAs by their Education
It is easy for individuals to represent they have a degree when they don’t…and the most frightening aspect of someone falsifying their education is that a 3rd Party Background check may not identify the degree is fake. I understand that last statement is jarring and...
COVID-19 and Clinical Research
COVID-19 and Clinical Research How do you think this pandemic might change our industry for the better? At this point, you have surely felt the sting of the Covid-19 crisis. We sincerely hope that inconvenience has been the only symptom you have suffered. Our CRAs...
Do You Know Who You’re Hiring? The Importance of Background Checks
As a hiring manager, you’ve been given the daunting task of searching through hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes in order to find the candidate best suited for the job. You’ve narrowed down the pool, gone through several rounds of phone and face-to-face...
The Prevalence of Fraud in the Clinical Research Industry
The need for persons with clinical research experience has grown exponentially over the last decade. Regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), National Institute of Health (NIH) and Health Canada (HC), are demanding an increased amount of...
Getting Hired as a Clinical Research Associate
Without Clinical Research we would live in a completely different world. The study and approval of life-changing drugs and devices have impacted the life expectancy and the quality of life for everyone. Many want to be a part of that impact by becoming a Clinical...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How To Use LinkedIn As A Hiring Manager
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that every hiring manager should be a part of. The first step of using LinkedIn is that you should consider LinkedIn as your “White Pages”. LinkedIn is designed to facilitate conversation between people and showcases your...