How to Transition into Your New Job

Wouldn’t you agree that transitioning into a new job can be a lot to manage?  Your first 90 days is critically important and is all about fitting into the company culture, learning new processes and procedures, and being able to … Continue reading →

Yahoo’s who haven’t looked at the company website before their interview

Maybe our firm is a bit unique, or maybe I am just a bit naïve, but I expect every candidate who interviews for a position with our company to have at least taken a look at our company’s website and … Continue reading →

Should I ask for Severance?

With the last few years of economic turmoil and recovery splattered with large corporate layoffs and an increased competitive job market, we realized the topic of severance needed to be covered. Despite its negative connotations, understanding your rights to severance … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

How to Beat the Resume Keyword Scanning Systems

With the decline of the economy and growing job stability concerns in this country, businesses and corporations are receiving more job applications than ever before. The problem is that these companies have felt the effects of the economic downturn as … Continue reading →