Asking for a raise is not as easy as running into your manager at the water cooler and mentioning that you’d like to be paid more for the work you do. Choosing the right time and being prepared can make … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
While holding a certification in the clinical research field is not required for most positions, it has been our experience candidates who have earned certain certifications find it of enormous benefit. As you likely know, a certification is simply a … Continue reading
LinkedIn, the professional networking site, is replacing the Rolodex in today’s Clinical Research industry. Having a LinkedIn profile is essential for professionals in every industry, but is especially critical for self-employed contractors in Clinical Research. As a 1099, you always … Continue reading
Perhaps you left your last job without giving a notice, was asked to step down from your position, failed at successfully executing a job role or project, or just simply didn’t get along with your last boss. Should you still … Continue reading
Of all the obstacles resume writers face, how to address the issue of temporary work or short term positions seems to be the most common. Should you list a position you only held for a few months? If you exclude … Continue reading
The pressure to impress and succeed can be overwhelming, and appearing anxious during the interview can make you come across unprepared and unqualified. Here are a few tricks to calm your nerves and give you the confidence to make a … Continue reading
The interview process can be just as stressful for a hiring manager as it is for a candidate. You are probably receiving hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes from hopeful applicants and overwhelmed knowing that in order to find the … Continue reading
In today’s economy, high unemployment rates and waning job security have created an onslaught of professionals searching for work. For every one job opening, there are more than four times as many applicants as there were in the mid- 2000s. … Continue reading
When drafting their resume, many people struggle with determining exactly what jobs to list. Seasoned professionals who have held long term positions, numerous positions, or have been employed by several different companies may find it difficult to choose which work … Continue reading
Nobody likes being the bearer of bad news, but rejection letters are an essential part of the hiring process. Rejection letters are your company’s last opportunity to build good will with the candidate and establish your organization as an “employer … Continue reading