How to get the most from LinkedIn Groups

We love using LinkedIn as it is an incredible professional networking site.  We have found that by connecting with clinical research professionals through the many “linking” avenues offered, we have been able to share our open positions and provide job … Continue reading

5 Tips to Identify a GREAT Recruitment Agency

Although my Mom has a vision of me working in a beautiful boardroom with professionals in suits, the outside world visualizes Recruiters equal to sleazy used car salesmen with hairy chests and gold chains. Right? (no offense to used car … Continue reading

The Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Consultant

Choosing between independent consulting and being a company’s employee is an important decision. Each choice has its pros and cons, and being fully informed of the benefits and drawbacks will help you decide what is best for you. We have … Continue reading

Neglecting Your Job Description Will Cost You

The job description is an often overlooked aspect of the hiring process. This is unfortunate because having an accurate and attractive job description is the foundation for successfully placing and maintaining a candidate for any given position. Having problems with … Continue reading

Qualities Hiring Managers Want Most

Perhaps the most intimidating thing about searching for a new job is understanding what qualities hiring managers are looking for in potential employees. Fortunately, there are certain candidate qualities all hiring managers look for, regardless of the industry. Someone who … Continue reading

Why Your Attrition Rate is So High

Many managers find that they struggle to control their attrition rates. It seems that no matter what they do or who they hire, they have a hard time getting employees to stick around. Some chalk it up to the industry, … Continue reading

Is Hiring Seniority Worth the Money?

When I was growing up, I had this vision of corporate America being a conveyor belt of some kind. You graduate from college and hop on the belt, which symbolizes your career. I thought if you stayed on the belt, … Continue reading

How Social Media is Making Your Life Easier

We’ve been hearing them say it for a few years now – “social media is changing the game.” And not just for MTV and Justin Bieber and that teenager who lives next door and listens to loud music all night … Continue reading

How to Choose Between Two Offers

If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to be in the situation where two companies have both presented you with job offers, then you know that choosing between them can be difficult. Most candidates would make the decision based solely on … Continue reading

Why LinkedIn Is So Critical

In the early 2000s, it was MySpace. Since the mid 2000s, it’s been Facebook. And now there is a new social media trend sweeping the nation, but unlike the others, this one does not specifically target Generation Ys and Millenials. … Continue reading