by Angela | CRA_Vetting, Fraudulence, Hiring Managers, Pre-Hire, Recruiting Tips
CRA Hiring: Originally published April 28, 2017. Refreshed for 2026 with current data. I wrote this article in 2017 because I was reading too many industry pieces claiming a “concerning global shortage of experienced CRAs.” Drug Discovery and Development...
by Angela | Interview Tips, Job Seekers
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...
by Angela | CRA_Vetting, Fraudulence, Hiring Managers, Pre-Hire, Recruiting Tips
Diploma Mills: Diploma mills have been in operation for decades. Just last December, a story reported that non-accredited Florida nursing schools sold 7,600 fake diplomas. Defendants linked to the Palm Beach School of Nursing participated in a scheme to sell phony...
by Angela | Hiring Managers, Pre-Hire, Recruiting Tips
I recently answered a blog post from a CRA who wondered if she should become ACRP vs SOCRA certified. Her ultimate question was whether she should become certified at all. It made me think of this story… Our house’s main electrical panel box had suffered...
by Angela | Hiring Managers, Recruiter Engagement
The topic of hidden agency fees is a hot one for both job seekers and companies alike. When I first entered the job market, I was afraid of approaching a recruitment company because I was worried I would have to pay a fee as a job seeker. What I didn’t understand is...
