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...
by Angela | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Recruiter Engagement
Job Application: Being Ghosted…Welcome to the Job Application ‘Black Hole’ When I was initially planning to leave IBM, I started applying to senior level IT positions in the downtown Atlanta area. I knew I was qualified…but every job application was met with zero...
by Carrie Thomas | Job Seekers, Rejections
I was fired once. When I worked for IBM, I was a project executive for a large client. The senior project executive and I butted heads over how to deal with them…and he decided to remove me from the project. AKA – I was let go from the project and had no idea...
by Jessica | Hiring Managers, Pre-Hire, Recruiting Tips, References
“Would you like to see the results of this candidate’s reference check?” I asked. “We don’t do reference checks”, she said. I was floored… I had been speaking with the Director of Clinical Operations for a mid-sized Sponsor who had been struggling...
by Angela | CRA_Vetting, Fraudulence, Hiring Managers, Pre-Hire, Recruiting Tips
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...
